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US 2017/0318200 A1Published application
Electronic device such as a wireless security camera having wall-mounted and stand-alone modes
OwnerBrian Cox, Robert Chonginventors
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Abstract
A wireless security camera has both a wall-mounted mode and a standalone mode. In wall-mounted mode, the camera is much more unobtrusive than prior cameras. In standalone mode, the camera is aesthetically pleasing and does not look out of place.
Claims16
An apparatus comprising:
- a wireless electronic module;
- a battery module;
- and
- a magnetic coupling for coupling together the wireless electronic module and the battery module to attach the wireless electronic module to the battery module and to provide power to the wireless electronic module;
- wherein the magnetic coupling is configured to enable an orientation of the wireless electronic module with respect to the battery module to be adjusted.
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A method of user interface for a wireless security camera system, comprising:
- displaying a live view in which live video from one or more security cameras is displayed;
- receiving a selection from a user selecting one of the one or more security cameras;
- and
- in response to the selection, displaying multiple still images from a selected one of the one or more security cameras, separated in time.
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A method of achieving flush mount of an electronic device, comprising:
- installing a socket so as to be recessed in relation to a ceiling or wall, the socket being configured to provide both mechanical and electrical connection to an electronic module by insertion of the electronic module into the socket;
- inserting the electronic module into the socket;
- and
- manually adjusting a pointing direction of the electronic module.
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A socket for providing mechanical and electrical connection to an electronic module, comprising:
- a concave hemispherical surface;
- a plurality of resilient electrical connectors that, when an electronic module is inserted in contact with the concave hemispherical surface, experience a force urging them into contact with a surface of the electronic module;
- and
- at least one magnet for providing mechanical connection of the electronic module through attraction of the magnet.
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An electronic module comprising:
- a hemispherical surface;
- a conducting contact area formed on the hemispherical surface;
- electronic circuitry powered through the conducting contact area;
- and
- at least one magnet for providing mechanical connection of the electronic module, including connection of the conducting contact area, through attraction of the magnet.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.