Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Supporting a Tablet Device used with a Camera
First Claim
1. An apparatus for hands-free use of a tablet device in conjunction with use of a camera, the apparatus comprising:
- a base detachably coupleable to a hot shoe of the camera;
a forwardly orientable lower arm comprising a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the base;
a rearwardly orientable upper arm comprising a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally coupled at a middle pivot joint to the second end of the lower arm;
a head detachably coupleable to a holder for a tablet device, the head pivotally coupled at an upper pivot joint to the second end of the upper arm.
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Abstract
A camera-tablet device mounting apparatus is described, with related systems and methods, which allows for hands-free use of a tablet device in conjunction with the use and control of a camera. The mounting apparatus can be used to support a tablet device in adjustable user-preferred configurations, for various modes of camera operation (e.g. standard photography mode, video mode, self-recording/capture mode). The adjustable configurations of the mounting apparatus can be used to align the tablet device over the center of gravity of the camera, allowing for a properly weight balanced configuration in the user'"'"'s hand. The adjustable configurations of the mounting apparatus can be used to fold the mount into a compact position. It is further contemplated that additional accessory devices can be supported by the mounting apparatus. A wired or wireless connection between the tablet device and the camera allows for remotely viewing and operating the camera through the tablet device. The apparatus mounted tablet device can be used to augment the functionality and features of the camera.
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27 Claims
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1. An apparatus for hands-free use of a tablet device in conjunction with use of a camera, the apparatus comprising:
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a base detachably coupleable to a hot shoe of the camera; a forwardly orientable lower arm comprising a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the base; a rearwardly orientable upper arm comprising a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally coupled at a middle pivot joint to the second end of the lower arm; a head detachably coupleable to a holder for a tablet device, the head pivotally coupled at an upper pivot joint to the second end of the upper arm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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