Multi-lens optical attachment for mobile devices
First Claim
1. A multi-lens system configured to be selectively attachable to a mobile electronic device having a user-facing onboard camera lens and an outward-facing onboard camera lens, the multi-lens system comprising:
- a retainer portion configured to removably attach to a top region of the mobile electronic device associated with the user-facing onboard camera lens and the outward-facing onboard camera lens, the retainer portion comprising an outward-facing surface and a user-facing surface;
a first lens mounting portion on the outward-facing surface of the retainer portion;
a second lens mounting portion on the user-facing surface of the retainer portion;
a first lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to the first lens mounting portion on the outward-facing surface; and
a second lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to the second lens mounting portion on the user-facing surface;
wherein the first lens mounting portion is located vertically and laterally on the retainer portion so that, when the first lens component is attached to the first lens mounting portion and the retainer portion is attached to the mobile electronic device, the first lens component is generally aligned with the outward-facing onboard camera lens;
wherein the second lens mounting portion is located vertically and laterally on the retainer portion so that, when the second lens component is attached to the second lens mounting portion and the retainer portion is attached to the mobile electronic device, the second lens component is generally aligned with the user-facing onboard camera lens; and
wherein, when the retainer portion is removably attached to the mobile electronic device, corners of the mobile electronic device associated with the top region are exposed to permit sliding of the retainer portion along the top region.
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Abstract
A multi-lens system can be configured to be selectively attachable to a mobile electronic device having a user-facing onboard camera lens and an outward-facing onboard camera lens. The multi-lens system can attach to the mobile electronic device in at least a first position and a second position. The first lens component in the first position is configured to be in optical alignment with the user-facing onboard camera lens and simultaneously the second lens component is configured to be in optical alignment with the outward-facing onboard camera lens. The first lens component in the second position is configured to be in optical alignment with the outward-facing onboard camera lens and simultaneously the second lens component is configured to be in optical alignment with the user-facing onboard camera lens. A portable attachment accessory can be configured to be selectively attachable to a lens system that is configured to receive a portion of a mobile electronic device.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A multi-lens system configured to be selectively attachable to a mobile electronic device having a user-facing onboard camera lens and an outward-facing onboard camera lens, the multi-lens system comprising:
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a retainer portion configured to removably attach to a top region of the mobile electronic device associated with the user-facing onboard camera lens and the outward-facing onboard camera lens, the retainer portion comprising an outward-facing surface and a user-facing surface; a first lens mounting portion on the outward-facing surface of the retainer portion; a second lens mounting portion on the user-facing surface of the retainer portion; a first lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to the first lens mounting portion on the outward-facing surface; and a second lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to the second lens mounting portion on the user-facing surface; wherein the first lens mounting portion is located vertically and laterally on the retainer portion so that, when the first lens component is attached to the first lens mounting portion and the retainer portion is attached to the mobile electronic device, the first lens component is generally aligned with the outward-facing onboard camera lens; wherein the second lens mounting portion is located vertically and laterally on the retainer portion so that, when the second lens component is attached to the second lens mounting portion and the retainer portion is attached to the mobile electronic device, the second lens component is generally aligned with the user-facing onboard camera lens; and wherein, when the retainer portion is removably attached to the mobile electronic device, corners of the mobile electronic device associated with the top region are exposed to permit sliding of the retainer portion along the top region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of manufacturing a multi-lens system configured to be selectively attachable to a mobile electronic device having a top surface, opposing corners connected to the top surface, a user-facing onboard camera lens and an outward-facing onboard camera lens, the method of manufacturing the multi-lens system comprising:
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providing a retainer portion configured to removably attach to the top surface of the mobile electronic device by sliding along the top surface for engagement between the opposing corners, the retainer portion comprising an outward-facing surface and a user-facing surface, providing a first lens mounting portion on the outward-facing surface; providing a second lens mounting portion on the user-facing surface; providing a first lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to the first lens mounting portion on the outward-facing surface; and providing a second lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to the second lens mounting portion on the user-facing surface; wherein the first lens mounting portion is located on the retainer portion so that the first lens component, when mounted to the first lens mounting portion, is generally aligned with the outward-facing onboard camera lens when the retainer portion is attached to the mobile electronic device between the corners; wherein the second lens mounting portion is located on the retainer portion so that the second lens component, when mounted to the second lens mounting portion, is generally aligned with the user-facing onboard camera lens when the retainer portion is attached to the mobile electronic device between the corners; and wherein the retainer portion remains slideable along the top surface when removably attached to the mobile electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A multi-lens system configured to be selectively attachable to a mobile electronic device having a top surface, opposing corners connected to the top surface, a user-facing onboard camera lens, and an outward-facing onboard camera lens, the multi-lens system comprising:
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a retainer portion defining a channel configured to slide along the top surface of the mobile electronic device and removably attach the retainer portion between the opposing corners, the retainer portion comprising an outward-facing surface and a user-facing surface; a first lens component associated with the outward-facing surface; a second lens component associated with the user-facing surface; and wherein, the retainer portion is slideable along the top surface and into a position in which; the first lens component is in optical communication with the outward-facing onboard camera lens; and the second lens component is in optical communication with the user-facing onboard camera lens. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A multi-lens system configured to be selectively attachable to a mobile electronic device having a user-facing onboard camera lens and an outward-facing onboard camera lens, the multi-lens system comprising:
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a retainer portion configured to removably attach to a top region of the mobile electronic device associated with the user-facing onboard camera lens and the outward-facing onboard camera lens while opposing corners of the top region remain exposed; a first lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to an outward-facing surface of the retainer portion; and a second lens component mounted to or configured to be mounted to a user-facing surface of the retainer portion, wherein the retainer portion is attachable to the mobile electronic device in multiple orientations to enable switching of the positions of the first and second lens components with respect to the onboard cameras.
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