Camera with Hall Effect Switch
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1. A camera device comprising:
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a camera lens supported by the housing and configured to enable capture of image data;
a fastening device on the housing and configured to enable the camera device to be worn by a user;
one or more Hall effect switches configured to enable access to camera device functionality;
a processor configured to;
receive input from the one or more Hall effect switches;
responsive to receiving the input, access one or more camera functionalities, andactivate the one or more camera functionalities.
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Abstract
Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. The wearable camera includes one or more Hall effect switches that can be utilized to activate camera functionality. In at least some embodiments, the Hall effect switch or switches can comprise the only switches on the wearable camera. This can provide a high degree of waterproof protection for the camera.
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1. A camera device comprising:
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a housing; a camera lens supported by the housing and configured to enable capture of image data; a fastening device on the housing and configured to enable the camera device to be worn by a user; one or more Hall effect switches configured to enable access to camera device functionality; a processor configured to; receive input from the one or more Hall effect switches; responsive to receiving the input, access one or more camera functionalities, and activate the one or more camera functionalities. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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receiving, with a wearable camera, input by way of a Hall effect switch; responsive to receiving said input, accessing a camera functionality; and activating the camera functionality. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A camera device comprising:
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a housing; a camera lens supported by the housing and configured to enable capture of image data; one or more Hall effect switches configured to enable access to camera device functionality; a processor configured to; receive input from the one or more Hall effect switches; responsive to receiving the input, access one or more camera functionalities, and activate the one or more camera functionalities. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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