TWI510084B - Combination apparatus and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Combined device and operating method thereof

The present invention relates to a combined device and method of operation thereof.

Mobile phones and cameras are already very common items. Usually, the camera has better picture quality, and the resolution of the mobile phone screen is higher, which is good for viewing. Therefore, people have developed the use of mobile phones to wirelessly manipulate the camera to take pictures, and then use The screen of the mobile phone is used to view the shooting picture, and the file after the photo is transmitted to the mobile phone, and then the photo is edited by the mobile phone or even transmitted to friends and relatives in different places. However, if it is operated by one person, it is very inconvenient to take the mobile phone in one hand and the camera in the other.

In view of the above, the present invention provides a combined device and a method of operating the same, wherein a first device (such as a camera) and a second device (such as a mobile phone) are connected by a link mechanism, so that the user can hold the hand with one hand. A device and a second device perform various operations.

The modular device of the present invention includes a first device, a second device, and a linkage mechanism. The first device includes a first display unit and a first image capturing unit, and a screen is captured by the first image capturing unit. Afterwards, it is converted into an image signal to the first display unit for display. The second device includes a second display unit. The second device can wirelessly control the operation of the first device, and the resolutions of the first display unit and the second display unit are different. The connecting mechanism fixes the first device and the second device simultaneously in a detachable manner.

The connecting mechanism may be a storage sleeve, a fixing frame, a magnet or a fixing clip.

Wherein, the connecting mechanism is a storage sleeve, and the first device and the second device are accommodated at the same time, and the storage sleeve comprises a partition separating the first device and the second device.

Wherein, an opening is arranged in the partition, and the opening is directly opposite the first display unit.

Wherein, the opening size is greater than or equal to the first display unit.

Wherein, the storage sleeve may further comprise a wrinkle portion disposed around the second device. When the second device is removed and the storage sleeve is pressed, the wrinkle portion is crushed to reduce the volume of the storage sleeve.

The connection mechanism is a fixed frame, and the fixed frame includes a plurality of fastening portions for respectively locking the first device and the second device.

Wherein, the buckle portion extends in opposite directions.

The first device may be a camera, and the second device may be a mobile phone.

Wherein, the resolution of the first device is smaller than that of the second device.

The method of operation of the modular device of the present invention includes utilizing the above A device and/or a second device captures a picture, and the first display unit and/or the second display unit are used to display the picture.

The first display unit may display only a part of the screen, and the second display unit displays another part of the screen.

Wherein, when the second display unit is turned on (ON), the first display unit is turned off (OFF).

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims

1A and 1B, FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a modular device according to the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the combined device viewed along a direction A of FIG. 1A. The combined device of the present invention comprises a first device (such as a camera) 10, a second device (such as a mobile phone) 20, and a connecting mechanism 30. In the embodiment, the connecting mechanism 30 is a storage sleeve that can be simultaneously accommodated. The first device 10 and the second device 20.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, FIG. 2A shows the coupling mechanism 30 of the present embodiment. If the upper cover 33 of the coupling mechanism 30 is closed in the B direction, it is as shown in FIG. 2B. As can be seen from the figure, the connecting mechanism 30 of the present embodiment includes a partition 31 for separating the first device 10 and the second device 20 shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, wherein the first device 10 And the second device 20 has a first display unit and a second display unit (both not shown). For example, the first display unit is a camera screen, and the second display unit is a mobile phone screen, and the resolution of the mobile phone screen is usually compared. The camera screen is high, and the first device 10 further has a first image capturing unit (not shown). For example, the first image capturing unit includes a camera lens and a charge coupled device (CCD) (or a complementary gold oxide). The semiconductor (CMOS) image sensing component is configured to be displayed by the first image capturing unit and converted into an image signal to the first display unit for display. During operation, the user can watch the mobile phone screen and then take a photo via the wireless remote control camera of the mobile phone, and the camera screen can be turned off (OFF) to save battery power.

When the first display unit (camera screen) is turned on and the user wants to view, the first display unit can be seen through the opening 32 in the partition 31 by simply removing the second device 20. To this end, the opening 32 is positioned to face the first display unit, and the opening 32 has a size greater than or equal to the first display unit to completely expose the first display unit for viewing by the user.

As described above, the inside of the connecting mechanism 30 is partitioned into two spaces by the partition 31 for respectively accommodating the first device 10 and the second device 20. Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the connecting mechanism 30 further includes a wrinkle. The portion 34 is disposed correspondingly around the second device 20. When the second device 20 is removed, the user can press the connecting mechanism 30 to make the wrinkle 34 is squashed to reduce the volume of the link mechanism 30 to facilitate storage and storage.

Please refer to Fig. 3, which is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the modular device in accordance with the present invention. The modular device of the present invention includes a first device (e.g., camera) 40, a second device (e.g., a cell phone) 50, and a link mechanism 60 that can simultaneously secure the first device 40 and the second device 50.

Please refer to FIGS. 4A and 4B. FIGS. 4A and 4B show the connecting mechanism of the embodiment from different angles. As shown in the figure, the connecting mechanism 60 of the present embodiment is a fixed frame, and includes a plurality of latching portions 61 and 62. The latching portions 61 and 62 extend in opposite directions to respectively fix the first device 40 and the first Two devices 50.

Similarly, the user can hold the combined device of the present invention with one hand, watch the second display unit (mobile phone screen), and then wirelessly remotely control the first device (camera) via the second device (mobile phone) 50, at this time, the first The display unit (camera screen) can be turned off (OFF) to save power.

Please refer to Fig. 5, which is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the modular device in accordance with the present invention. The combined device of the present invention comprises a first device (such as a camera) 70, a second device (such as a mobile phone) 80, and a connecting mechanism (not shown). The connecting mechanism can simultaneously fix the first device 70 and the second device. 80. The first device 70 and/or the second device 80 can be used to capture a picture during operation, and then the first display of the first device 70 is performed. The unit (camera screen) and the second display unit (mobile phone screen) of the second device 80 form a larger display for viewing.

The invention utilizes a connection mechanism to connect a first device (such as a camera) and a second device (such as a mobile phone), so that the user can operate the first device and the second device with one hand, which is very convenient. However, it can be understood that the connection mechanism is not limited to the above-mentioned storage case and the fixing frame, and other embodiments such as a magnet or a fixing clip can achieve the same function. The linking mechanism can be a stand-alone device or can be attached to the first device or the second device as a component to which it belongs. Moreover, the number of the first device and the second device is not limited to one, and one or more first devices are combined with one or more second devices.

Although the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and the invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

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Figure 1A is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a modular device in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 1B is a perspective view of the combined device as viewed in the direction A of Fig. 1A.

Fig. 2A shows a joining mechanism in which the upper cover is opened in the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2B is a view showing the joining mechanism in which the upper cover is closed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the modular device in accordance with the present invention

Fig. 4A shows a joining mechanism of a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4B shows the joining mechanism of the second embodiment of the present invention from different angles.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a modular device in accordance with the present invention.

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Claims (8)

A combined device includes: a first device, comprising a first display unit and a first image capturing unit, wherein a picture is captured by the first image capturing unit and converted into an image signal to the first display The unit is displayed; a second device includes a second display unit, the second device can wirelessly control the operation of the first device, and the resolutions of the first display unit and the second display unit are different; The detachably fixing the first device and the second device, wherein the connecting mechanism is a storage sleeve and accommodating the first device and the second device, the storage sleeve including a partition separating the first A device and the second device. The combined device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting mechanism is a storage sleeve, a fixing frame, a magnet or a fixing clip. The combined device of claim 1, wherein an opening is provided in the partition, and the opening is directly opposite the first display unit. The combined device of claim 3, wherein the opening size is greater than or equal to the first display unit. The combination device of claim 1, wherein the storage sleeve further comprises a corrugated portion disposed around the second device, when the second device is removed and the storage sleeve is pressurized, The wrinkle is pressed The flatness reduces the volume of the storage case. A combined device includes: a first device, comprising a first display unit and a first image capturing unit, wherein a picture is captured by the first image capturing unit and converted into an image signal to the first display The unit is displayed; a second device includes a second display unit, the second device can wirelessly control the operation of the first device, and the resolutions of the first display unit and the second display unit are different; And the second fastening device includes a plurality of first fastening portions and a second fastening portion for respectively securing the first device and the second device. Each of the first device and the second device has a lug, and the lug has a hook portion for engaging the first device, and each of the second latch portions has a An L-shaped wall for engaging the second device. The combined device of claim 6, wherein the snap portions extend in opposite directions. The combined device of claim 1, wherein the first device has a lower resolution than the second device.