Method and apparatus for quickly capturing images with one hand
OwnerTimothy E. Bridgesinventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for quickly capturing photographic images with one hand. The apparatus includes a wearable ring, camera, electronics, and a charging base. The ring may be configured to be worn on the right or left index finger (or any other digit including any toe), aligning the camera over the phalanx bone. The ring may incorporate electronic sensors on the surfaces or other location to detect the forming of a fist to enable image capture, and the touching of the thumb or other digit or body part to capture images. Electronics support inductive charging using the charging base, as well as image capture, storage, and transfer to a smart phone for later processing.
Claims20
An apparatus comprising:
- a number of pressure sensors, structures, image capture, and electronic components configured to enable one-handed image capture;
- and a base component configured to accommodate the apparatus and charge it.
A method for aligning an image capture device along the longitudinal axis of the index finger's proximal phalanx using structural shank and shoulders which contact the adjacent fingers.
An image-capture apparatus, comprising:
- a housing including a shank configured to receive a first digit of a user;
- a camera coupled to the housing;
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- one or more sensors coupled to the housing for actuating image- or video-capturing operation of the camera.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.