DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SINGLE-HANDEDLY SELF-PHOTOGRAPHING
First Claim
1. A self-photographing device for taking a picture or shooting a video single-handedly, comprising:
- a picture-taking unit configured to hold a camera or camera phone and take pictures with the camera or camera phone, wherein the picture-taking unit comprises a shutter triggering module for pushing a shutter button of the camera or camera phone, and a mirror for reflecting the image displayed on an LCD screen of the camera or camera phone;
a stage rotation unit configured to be coupled with the picture-taking unit for orientating the picture-taking unit, wherein the stage rotation unit includes at least two joints;
a telescopic pole unit coupled with the stage rotation unit at one end thereof, wherein the telescopic pole unit is extendable and retractable in the axial direction thereof;
a folding joint unit, of which one end is coupled with the other end of the telescopic pole unit and which includes an upper joint, an upper joint cover, a lower joint, a lower joint cover and a joint connector, wherein the upper and lower joints are kept straight respectively when the joint connector is coupled with the upper and lower joint covers; and
a grip unit coupled with the other end of the folding joint unit, the grip unit including a driving mechanism for driving the shutter triggering module,wherein each of the at least two joints of the stage rotation unit is adapted to rotate an angle of at least 45°
clockwise and counterclockwise respectively from the axial direction of the telescopic pole unit.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a self-photographing device for taking pictures single-handedly. The self-photographing device can accommodate various digital cameras, single-lens camera, and camera phones, and can provide an adequate distance between the camera and the photographer for better self-shooting. The self-photographing device comprises a picture-taking unit, a stage rotation unit, a telescopic pole unit, a folding joint unit and a grip unit. After use, the self-photographing device can be folded into a size not larger than 228×87×87 cm and is suitable for being carried in a handbag.
The present invention also provides a method for using a self-photographing device to take a picture or shooting a video single-handedly.
The abovementioned self-photographing device and method enable a photographer to take picture of 1) oneself, 2) oneself with one'"'"'s family and friends, or 3) others and scenery with a bird'"'"'s eye view or a behind-a-door view.
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19 Claims
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1. A self-photographing device for taking a picture or shooting a video single-handedly, comprising:
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a picture-taking unit configured to hold a camera or camera phone and take pictures with the camera or camera phone, wherein the picture-taking unit comprises a shutter triggering module for pushing a shutter button of the camera or camera phone, and a mirror for reflecting the image displayed on an LCD screen of the camera or camera phone; a stage rotation unit configured to be coupled with the picture-taking unit for orientating the picture-taking unit, wherein the stage rotation unit includes at least two joints; a telescopic pole unit coupled with the stage rotation unit at one end thereof, wherein the telescopic pole unit is extendable and retractable in the axial direction thereof; a folding joint unit, of which one end is coupled with the other end of the telescopic pole unit and which includes an upper joint, an upper joint cover, a lower joint, a lower joint cover and a joint connector, wherein the upper and lower joints are kept straight respectively when the joint connector is coupled with the upper and lower joint covers; and a grip unit coupled with the other end of the folding joint unit, the grip unit including a driving mechanism for driving the shutter triggering module, wherein each of the at least two joints of the stage rotation unit is adapted to rotate an angle of at least 45°
clockwise and counterclockwise respectively from the axial direction of the telescopic pole unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A self-photographing device for taking a picture or shooting a video single-handedly, comprising:
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a picture-taking unit configured to hold a camera or a camera phone and take pictures with the camera or camera phone, wherein the picture-taking unit comprises a shutter triggering module for pushing a shutter button of the camera or the camera phone, and a mirror for reflecting the image displayed on an LCD screen of the camera or camera phone; a stage rotation unit configured to be coupled with the picture-taking unit for orientating the picture-taking unit, wherein the stage rotation unit includes at least two joints; a telescopic pole unit coupled with the stage rotation unit at one end thereof, wherein the telescopic pole unit is extendable and retractable in the axial direction thereof; a folding joint unit, of which one end is coupled with the other end of the telescopic pole unit and which includes an upper joint, an upper joint cover, a lower joint, a lower joint cover and a joint connector, wherein the upper and lower joints are kept straight respectively when the joint connector is coupled with the upper and lower joint covers; and a grip unit coupled with the other end of the folding joint unit, the grip unit including a circuit hoard and a power source for driving the shutter triggering module, wherein each of the at least two joints of the stage rotation unit is adapted to rotate an angle of at least 45°
clockwise and counterclockwise respectively from the axial direction of the telescopic pole unit. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for using a self-photographing device to take a picture or shooting a video single-handedly, the self-photographing device comprising;
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a picture-taking unit configured to hold a camera or camera phone, wherein the picture-taking unit comprises a shutter triggering module for pushing a shutter button of the camera or camera phone, and a mirror for reflecting the image displayed on an LCD screen of the camera or camera phone; a stage rotation unit configured to be coupled with the picture-taking unit for orientating the picture-taking unit, wherein the stage rotation unit includes at least two joints; a telescopic pole unit coupled with the stage rotation unit at one end thereof, wherein the telescopic pole unit is extendable and retractable in the axial direction thereof; a folding joint unit, of which one end is coupled with the other end of the telescopic pole unit and which includes at least one joint, at least one joint cover and a joint connector, wherein the at least one joint is kept straight when the joint connector is coupled with the at least one joint cover; and a grip unit coupled with the other end of the folding joint unit, the grip unit including a controlling section for driving the shutter triggering module, the method comprising steps of; holding single-handedly the self-photographing device having a camera or camera phone mounted thereon; focusing and framing based on the reflection of the mirror showing the image displayed on the LCD screen of the camera or camera phone; and triggering the shutter button of the camera or camera phone for self-photographing with the controlling section of the grip unit. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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