Phone Case with Camera
First Claim
1. A case for a handheld electronic device, comprising:
- an adjunct camera in wireless communication with a handheld electronic device disposed within a case, wherein the adjunct camera has a lens and a flash, the lens and flash facing inwardly toward the handheld electronic device when the adjunct camera is stored in the case;
a telescoping rod on the adjunct camera configured for extending the adjunct camera away from the case;
a notch in a back of the case, the notch below a native camera in the handheld electronic device, the notch configured to allow the native camera to be unobstructed; and
a recess adjacent to the notch, the recess for storing the adjunct camera such that when the adjunct camera is in the recess the adjunct camera is flush with the case.
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Abstract
A case, an accessory and a system for wirelessly pairing, storing and charging an adjunct camera to a handheld electronic device, such as a smartphone. A software application on the device controls the adjunct camera. In one embodiment, the case provides a telescopic rod to elevate the adjunct camera. In another embodiment, the telescopic rod attaches to the smartphone directly. In another embodiment, the case provides a cable on a retractor reel operative for connecting the adjunct camera to the case. The adjunct camera is selectively detachable from the case and attachable to a user or other object for hands-free operation once the software app is engaged. The case or the accessory, the adjunct camera, the electronic device and the app comprise a system for capturing, streaming and saving video and photos by expanding the reach of the native camera function of the electronic device.
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18 Claims
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1. A case for a handheld electronic device, comprising:
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an adjunct camera in wireless communication with a handheld electronic device disposed within a case, wherein the adjunct camera has a lens and a flash, the lens and flash facing inwardly toward the handheld electronic device when the adjunct camera is stored in the case; a telescoping rod on the adjunct camera configured for extending the adjunct camera away from the case; a notch in a back of the case, the notch below a native camera in the handheld electronic device, the notch configured to allow the native camera to be unobstructed; and a recess adjacent to the notch, the recess for storing the adjunct camera such that when the adjunct camera is in the recess the adjunct camera is flush with the case. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An accessory for a handheld electronic device, comprising:
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an adjunct camera having a lens and a flash in wireless communication with a handheld electronic device; and a telescoping rod on the adjunct camera configured for extending the adjunct camera away from a handheld electronic device, the telescoping rod having a bottom with J-hook configuration, the bottom configured for selectively grasping an edge of the handheld electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An accessory for a handheld electronic device, comprising:
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an adjunct camera having a lens and a flash in wireless communication with a handheld electronic device; and a telescoping rod on the adjunct camera configured for extending the adjunct camera away from a handheld electronic device, the telescoping rod having a bottom configured for selectively grasping an edge of the handheld electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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Specification