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Light source for video communication device
US9494844B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9494844-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414224828-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Publication date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
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A light source and lighting system for video communication are provided. A base capable of being removably attached to a video communication device is provided. A fill light attached to the base and a key light connected to the base are also provided.
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What is claimed is: 1. A light source for a video-enabled computing device, the light source comprising: a base capable of being removably attached to the video-enabled communication device; a fill lamp, which provides even illumination of a user's face, fitted in the base; and an articulating arm connecting a spot light, which provides collimated light to create desired shadows, to the base, wherein the articulating arm is sized and shaped such that the articulating arm folds into a cavity of the base. 2. The light source of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a first portion hinged to a second portion forming a cavity therebetween when the base is in a closed position, wherein the fill lamp, the spot light, and the articulating arm may be stowed within the cavity of the base in the closed position. 3. The light source of claim 2 , further comprising one or more clips removably attaching the base to the video-enabled communication device, wherein the one or more clips is stowed within the base in the closed position. 4. The light source of claim 1 , wherein the articulating arm includes a telescoping portion.
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Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor · CPC title
- G03B15/03Primary
Combinations of cameras with lighting apparatus; Flash units · CPC title
Light-emitting diodes [LED] · CPC title
Pivoted arms · CPC title
Clips; Clamps · CPC title
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- What does patent US9494844B2 cover?
- A light source and lighting system for video communication are provided. A base capable of being removably attached to a video communication device is provided. A fill light attached to the base and a key light connected to the base are also provided.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Applied Minds Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G03B15/03. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 15 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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