16 patents in this list

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It's critical to keep cameras and sensors safe from unwanted access in light of the growing privacy concerns. Security and privacy can only be assured by enclosures that appropriately conceal cameras and sensors.

 

Providing the best possible protection without sacrificing functionality is one of the most crucial components of case design. This page looks at advanced phone case designs that shields sensors and cameras.

1. Sliding Camera Cover Mechanism for Mobile Phone Shell Design

Shenzhen Yinhao Technology Co., Ltd., 2023

This is a mobile phone shell design with a camera protection mechanism. The shell has a sliding camera cover that can be retracted to protect the camera lens from scratches and impact when not in use. The cover slides along slots with bumps on the shell to lock it in place.

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2. Smartphone Case with Integrated Camera Enhancements and Overheating Protection

Conor Penfold, 2022

This is a camera-enhancing case for smartphones that improves the camera capabilities of portable electronic devices. The case includes a telescopic lens for optical zoom, a shutter button for easier camera control, an external flash, and a tripod mount. It also has sensors to detect overheating and shut down the phone to prevent damage.

3. Automatic Camera Lens Cover Mechanism for Mobile Device Cases

Eric Vélez Justiniano, 2021

This is a mobile device case with a camera lens cover that automatically opens and closes when the phone is unlocked and locked. When the phone is locked, the cover is closed. When the phone is unlocked, the cover automatically opens.

4. Mechanically Coupled Dual Lens Covers for Mobile Device Protection

Eric Vélez Justiniano, 2020

A mobile device case with a first and a second lens cover that moves together. When the first cover is opened, it automatically opens the second cover and vice versa. This simultaneous and automatic opening is achieved by mechanically coupling the covers.

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5. Smartphone Case with Integrated Lens Filter Cartridges for Enhanced Camera Protection and Functionality

David Graham Clark, 2020

This is a protective case for smartphones that allows lens filters to be added to the phone's camera. The case has openings to expose the camera lens and filter cartridges that can be slid into different positions. The cartridges contain multiple lens filters, such as ND, polarizer, and color filters, that can cover the camera lens when desired.

6. Smartphone Case with Anti-Glare Camera Hood for Enhanced Photo Quality

BobjGear, LLC, 2020

Protective smartphone case with a built-in camera hood that reduces glare and obstruction when taking photos. The case has a custom fit with a retaining sheath that covers the back and grips the edges of the phone. It has apertures for the camera and flash that surround it with non-reflective hoods. These hoods are shaped and positioned to provide an anti-reflective angle of view compared to the camera lens. This prevents flash glare on photos.

7. Protective Case Design with Enhanced Camera and Flash Protection for Electronic Devices

OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2020

Protective case for electronic device cameras and flashes that provides improved protection from scratches and damage while also maintaining proper flash and camera functionality. The case has a lens insert that covers the camera and flash. The insert has separate lens portions for the camera and flash. The camera lens has a coated side surface to block light reflections and a thicker bottom portion. The flash lens has a gasket to seal it against the device's back.

8. Mobile Device Case with Optimized Lens Assembly for Enhanced Sensor and Camera Protection

OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2020

This is a protective case for mobile devices that preserves camera, flash, and microphone functionality without compromising image quality or audio clarity. The case has a custom lens assembly with coated transparent regions that cover the camera and flash while allowing light through, along with an opening for the microphone. A water-resistant membrane covers the microphone opening. The lens coating proportion sizes are optimized to block excess light while maintaining quality.

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9. Protective Case with Integrated Lens Insert for Enhanced Camera and Flash Protection

OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2019

A protective case with a lens insert that covers the camera and flash of an electronic device. The lens insert has a lens covering the camera and a separate lens covering the flash. The camera lens has a coating that blocks light from the flash.

10. Mobile Device Case with Integrated Lens Assembly for Enhanced Camera, Flash, and Microphone Protection

OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2019

Protective case for mobile devices with a lens assembly that protects the camera, flash, and microphone while maintaining good optical and audio quality. The lens assembly has a transparent lens covering the camera and flash, with portions coated in light-blocking material to reduce light transmission. A water-resistant membrane covers the microphone.

11. Dual-Part Lens Cover Design for Enhanced Camera and Flash Protection on Electronic Devices

OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2019

Protective cover for camera and flash on electronic devices like smartphones that allows the flash to work properly while still protecting the camera. It involves a lens cover with two parts - one near the camera and one near the flash. The part covering the flash has a thinner distance to the device's back surface than the part covering the camera. Additionally, the flash part has a light-blocking coating on its side surface. These design differences enable proper flash illumination by reducing reflections and blocking light from reaching the camera.

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12. Smartphone Case with Rotatable Illumination for Front and Back Camera Protection

Jakob Spevak, 2019

A protective case for smartphones that includes a lighting device to provide illumination for both the front and back cameras. The protective case has a rotating housing with lights that can be positioned to face either the front or back when using the corresponding camera. The case also contains a battery pack to power the lights and charge the phone.

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13. Protective Mobile Case with Integrated Lens Cover and Multi-Dimensional Storage Compartments

Ian F. Lebauer, 2019

Protective case for portable electronic devices with attached lens cover that can be removed or folded back to expose the camera when in use. The case has multiple storage compartments of various sizes to hold everyday items. The storage compartments are arranged in different dimensions to maximize storage space while fitting within the case size.

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14. Protective Case Design with Unobstructed Camera and Flash Functionality

OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2019

Camera lens designs for protective cases that allow unobstructed flash output while providing protection for both the camera and flash. The lens has two portions, one for the camera and one for the flash, with the flash portion closer to the device. The camera portion has a partially coated side to block light while the flash portion has a light-blocking gasket.

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15. Ergonomic Protective Case for Enhanced Camera Stability and One-Handed Operation

William Samuel Corral, 2018

Protective case for a portable electronic device with camera functionality that allows for steady operation of the camera with a single hand. The case includes a securing portion to accommodate a user's hand, preferably with available room for one to four digits, allowing at least the user's thumb to operate the portable electronic device while all or some of the remainder of the user's hand is securely contained within a securing portion, thereby providing more dexterous control of the portable electronic device in a variety of positions.

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16. Enhanced Mobile Case Design with Integrated Camera Improvement Features

Conor Penfold, 2018

System and method for using a case and/or skin having various components for improving and/or enhancing a camera (e.g., photographic, video, etc.) feature of a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The case has features like telescopic lens, filters, tripod mounts, shutter buttons, battery, storage, backup, heat sensors, and even an auxiliary port to enhance the camera on the phone.

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Many innovative approaches for producing smartphone cases that safely enclose sensors and cameras are presented in these patents. Integrated lens filters for better performance, smooth, automatic opening and closing mechanisms, and sliding coverings for physical protection are some of them.