WO2014172298A2 - Wearable camera - Google Patents
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- G03B—APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
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- Cameras may be used to capture an image or series of images constituting a video.
- One way in which this can be achieved is by way of a separate camera mount secured to a garment, or alternatively which is secured to the user.
- a “wearable camera” may be used such as wearable camera 100 shown in figure la (frontal-view) and figure lb (side-view).
- Camera 100 includes a set of standard camera electrical components (not shown) grouped together and housed by outer casing 102.
- the outer casing may support an image capture component 104 for capturing an image.
- a clip 108 is attached to the back of the casing 102.
- One aspect provides a garment clip housing a camera.
- the clip comprises both a first portion, which houses operational circuitry of the camera, and a second portion, which supports an image capture component of the camera, with the image capture component being connected to the operational circuitry.
- the second portion of the clip has a mass which is less than the first portion of the clip, and the first and second portions are connected in a configuration so that, when the clip is secured to the garment, the image capture component faces outwardly and the first portion of the clip is at least partially concealed by the garment.
- Another aspect provides a camera having a camera module housed in a clip portion of a garment clip.
- the camera module has a lens for capturing an image.
- the lens faces through an opening of the clip portion.
- the clip portion is pivotably mounted to a body portion which houses operational circuitry connected to the camera module.
- Figure la is a representation of a frontal-view of a known wearable camera
- Figure lb is a representation of a side-view of the known wearable camera of figure la;
- Figure lc shows the known wearable camera of figure la secured to a garment worn by a user
- Figure 2 is a representation of a garment clip housing a camera
- Figure 2a shows an outer- view of the clip of figure 2 viewed from a back perspective
- Figure 2b shows an outer-view of the clip of figure 2 viewed from a side perspective
- Figure 2c shows an outer- view of the clip of figure 2 viewed from a front perspective
- Figure 2d shows the clip of figure 2 in both a closed and open state
- Figure 2e shows a more detailed representation a side view of the clip of figure 2 in a closed disposition
- Figure 2f shows a more detailed representation of a side view the clip of figure 2e in an open disposition
- Figure 2g shows a more detailed representation of a lengthways view of the clip of figure 2e
- Figure 3 a shows a frontal-view of the garment clip of figure 2 secured to a garment
- Figure 3b shows a side-view of the garment clip of figure 2 secured to a garment
- Figure 4 illustrates a way in which the garment clip of figure 2 may be opened.
- FIG. 1 shows the known camera 100 secured to a garment 120, worn by (for example) a user 122.
- an effect of the Earth's gravitational acceleration g is to tilt the camera 100 forward. That is, to rotate the camera 100 away from the user 120 in the downward direction of gravity, particularly when the garment is loose-fitting.
- a garment clip housing a camera which is able to maintain desired orientations relative to gravity when secured to a garment.
- a camera is embodied as a garment clip.
- the camera has a number of special features.
- the configuration is such that the camera faces through a clip portion, for example through a glass window.
- a camera lens/sensor module is integrated into the clip portion, with the rest of the electrical components behind the clip portion (housed in a body portion).
- the clip portion include features that mate with the camera body portion to provide greater attachment force to clothing.
- a clip point is designed at the centre of mass of the camera to avoid any tendency to rotate.
- the lens etc. can be recessed to prevent fingers from touching the lens when attaching the clip.
- the clip can include cosmetic front plates that can be swapped in and out to change the colour / appearance of the clip.
- the clip portion may be forward of the body portion such that the camera has a centre of gravity behind the clip portion. That is, the camera may have a centre of gravity such that, when the camera is secured to a garment worn by (e.g.) a user with the body portion concealed by the garment, the centre of gravity may be between the user's body and the clip. This prevents the camera from tilting forward.
- the camera may comprise a detachable front piece attached to, and covering, an outer surface of the clip portion, exposing the opening.
- the clip portion may overlie only a part of the body portion in a clip position, the body portion intended to be concealed by a garment when the camera is secured to the garment.
- garment clip 200 comprises a first (body) portion 202 housing operational circuitry 214 of the camera and a second (clip) portion 208 supporting an image capture component 210 of the camera.
- the image capture component may comprise at least one lens 204 and at least one sensor 213 for converting light into corresponding electrical signals.
- the sensor 213 may be a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor 205, although alternatives will apparent to the skilled person.
- CMOS complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor
- the lens 204 forms part of an optical system having an optical axis 270.
- the second portion 208 has a mass which is less than the first portion 202.
- the lens 204 may be made of glass, although alternatives will be apparent.
- the sensor 213 may be connected to operational circuitry 214 via connector 212.
- Connector 212 may comprise a flexible Printed Circuit Board (PCB) although alternative types of connector will also be apparent.
- the first portion 202 additionally houses a battery 216 for supplying power to the camera.
- the first portion may support a port 220 which is connected to the operational circuitry 214.
- Operational circuitry 214 such as a logic board may comprise processing circuitry (not shown) for processing electrical signals produced by the sensor of the image capture component 210 and a memory (not shown) for storing images and/or sequences of images constituting videos.
- processing circuitry for processing electrical signals produced by the sensor of the image capture component 210
- a memory for storing images and/or sequences of images constituting videos.
- the camera may support a memory port (not shown) which enables the operational circuitry 214 to interface with a removable memory module such as a flash memory card.
- the first portion 202 and the second portion 208 are connected in a configuration such that the clip 200 may be secured to a garment 120 with the image capture component facing outwardly and with the first portion 202 at least partially concealed by the garment 120.
- the clip 200 therefore has a centre of mass which is shifted away from the front of the camera, thereby reducing any tendency of the clip 200 to tilt forward when the camera is secured to a garment.
- the second portion 208 may have transparent window 203.
- the transparent window 203 may be formed by an opening in the second portion 208, the opening optionally being covered by a transparent element 203a, such as a glass element, which is supported by the second portion 208, although alternatives will be envisaged.
- the second portion 208 may house the image capture component 210 with the image capture component 210 facing outwardly through the transparent window 203.
- the first portion 202 and second portion 208 may be shaped having respective outer surfaces such that a second surface section 207 of the outer surface of the second portion 208 can be brought into contact with a first surface section 207 of the outer surface of the first portion 202, thereby closing the clip.
- the first and second portions may have shapes similar to those shown in figure 2d, which shows the clip 200 in both an open and a closed state.
- the clip 200 has a clip point 211 on the outer surface of the first portion 202 at which a force but no torque is exerted on the first portion 202 by the second portion 208 due to pressure exerted on the first surface section 207 by the second surface section 209 when the clip is closed.
- the first surface section 207 may have a geometric centre which coincides with or which is at least near to the clip-point 211.
- the clip 200 has a centre of mass 201 at which any resultant torque due to gravity on the clip 200 is zero.
- the centre of mass 201 may be located between the second portion and the user's body to prevent tilting.
- the centre of mass 201 may be located in the vicinity of, or near, the clip point 211. That is, the centre of mass 201 and the clip-point 211 may be separated by a distance having a magnitude which is small in comparison to a
- characteristic length which defines an appropriate scale of the clip 200.
- the characteristic length L may be suitably defined in relation to a point P on the outer surface of the first portion having a separation L from C, wherein P is such that, for all points Q on the outer surface of the first portion 202 having a separation L(Q) from C, L is the less than or equal to L(Q) (shown in figure 3b).
- P is such that, for all points Q on the outer surface of the first portion 202 having a separation L(Q) from C, L is the less than or equal to L(Q) (shown in figure 3b).
- garment clips in accordance with the present invention are envisaged as having different possible shapes and configurations.
- alternative or additional definitions of the characteristic length may be suitable. These would be apparent to the skilled person.
- the centre of mass may be as close to the clip point 211 as possible.
- factors such as the shape and configuration of the clip 200, as well as other factors such as clip size, clamping area (i.e. the size of the first and second portions), and mass, as well as other normal design factors are likely to affect how close the centre of mass 201 has to be to the clip point 211 in order for the optical axis 270 to remain substantially perpendicular to gravity when the clip 200 is secured to a garment.
- the skilled person would be able to determine how close the centre of mass 201 has to be to the clip point 211 by way of normal design practice.
- the clip 200 may have an outer surface as illustrated in figures 2a-2c, or an outer surface similar thereto.
- the first portion 202 may have a volume which is larger than the second portion 208.
- the first portion 202 may have a surface area which is larger than the second portion 208.
- the first portion 202 may have an outer surface having at least a first substantially flat surface section 290 which lies in a first plane S 1.
- a "substantially flat surface section” is a surface section having a curvature which is substantially zero when spatially averaged over the substantially flat surface section. Of course, this does not preclude there being localized non-zero curvature at various points on the substantially flat surface section, provided the spatial average across all points on the substantially flat surface section is nevertheless substantially zero.
- the first plane SI may be substantially perpendicular to the optical axis 270.
- the image capture component 210 has a centre and the first plane may be located a
- X(Q) perpendicular distance X from the window 203 such that, for all points Q on the outer surface of the first portion 202 having a separation X(Q) from the window 203, X(Q) has a component along the optical axis 207 less than or equal to X.
- the outer surface of the first portion 202 may have at least a second substantially flat surface section 292 which lies in a second plane S2, the second plane being substantially parallel to the first plane and having a separation w from the first plane.
- the second portion may have a length / in a direction perpendicular to the first plane which is larger than the separation w, the length / being defined in relation to a point A and a point B on the outer surface of the first portion, A and B having a separation /, wherein A and B are such that, for all points A' and B' on the outer surface of the first portion, A' and B' having a separation /'( ⁇ ', ⁇ '), / is greater than or equal to f(A',B').
- the length / may be substantially larger than the width w.
- the centre of mass 201 and the clip-point 211 may be separated by a distance having a magnitude which is substantially less than the width w.
- the second portion 208 may have an outer surface having at least a third substantially flat surface section 294 which lies in a third plane S3, S3being substantially parallel to the first plane SI .
- the second portion 208 may comprise attachment means for supporting a detachable front-plate (not shown), separate from the second portion 208 - with the image capture component facing outwardly through the front-plate, thereby allowing different front-plates to be attached to the front of the second portion 208.
- the front- plate When attached, the front- plate may lie substantially in the third plane S3. This allows front plates of different colours/designs to be attached to match what a user is wearing for example.
- a user- detachable front-plate may, for instance, be held into the second portion 208 with magnets.
- the first portion 202 may be connected to the second portion 208 such that the clip 208 can be opened as shown in figure 4. That is, such that the second portion 208 can be rotated towards and/or away from the first portion 202 from an initial orientation relative to the first portion 202 about (clockwise when the clip 200 is viewed as in figures 2 and 5), for instance, by inwardly applying an external pressure PI to an area 250 of the first portion 202 and by simultaneously applying an opposing external pressure -PI to an area 251 of the second portion 250, thereby opening the clip.
- the pressures PI and -PI may, for instance, be provided by a finger 420 and thumb 421 of user 122.
- area 250 and area 251 are exemplary and the clip may also be opened by applying pressure to other suitable areas of the first and second portions respectively.
- an “external pressure” is a pressure applied to the garment clip by some entity which is not part of said mechanical system, whereas an “internal pressure” is a pressure applied to the garment clip by some other entity which is part of said mechanical system.
- the transparent element 203a may be recessed. That is, the transparent element 203a may be set back into the second portion 208 by a distance which is sufficient to ensure that, when the user 122 opens the clip 200 as described above, their finger 420 does not touch the transparent element 203.
- the lens 204 itself may be set back into the second portion 208 by a distance which is sufficient to ensure that, when the user 122 opens the clip 200 as described above, their finger 420 does not touch the lens 204. This ensures that dirt, grease etc. are not transferred from the user's finger 420 to the transparent window 203 (or to the lens 204 if the window is uncovered) when the user opens the clip.
- the first portion 202 and the second portion 208 may be connected such that an internal pressure is applied to the first portion 202 and such that an opposing internal pressure is simultaneously applied to the second portion 208.
- the internal pressure and the opposing internal pressure are directed so as to restore contact between the first surface section and the second surface section when the external pressure and opposing external pressure are removed, thereby closing the clip.
- the internal pressure and opposing internal pressure may have a magnitude which is sufficient to prevent the clip from opening due to any gravitational torques exerted on the first portion 202 and/or any gravitational torques exerted on the second portion 208 when the clip 200 is held at any orientation relative to the direction of gravity.
- Figures 2e and 2f show a garment clip 200 in different dispositions. Specifically, figure 2e shows the clip 200 in a closed position and figure 2f shows the clip 200 in an open position.
- the second portion 208 has an inwardly extending connection part housing lens 204, sensor 213 and an inner casing portion 210a such that lens 204 faces outwardly through the transparent window 203.
- the connecting part is received by a receiving component of the first portion 202 such that the connecting part is capable of pivoting movement about a pivot location to alter the disposition of the clip between an open and closed position.
- the second portion may be attached to the first portion by rotation pins 280 in the vicinity of the pivot location.
- the internal pressures may be provided by torsion springs 282.
- a lengthwise view of clip 200 through the plane S (S being shown in figure 2e) is shown in figure 2g.
- Figure 2g shows in further detail how the rotation pins 280 and the torsion springs 282 are arranged within the clip 200.
- Rotating the second portion causes a torsion in torsion springs 282 as the clip is opened, providing a resistance to the pivoting movement. This torsion acts to close the clip 200 when the external pressures are removed.
- the second portion 208 rotates out of the page as the clip is opened - causing torsion in torsion springs 282 - and back into the page as the clip is closed, due to torsion in torsion springs 282.
- Lens 204 may be supported by an inner casing portion 210a.
- Inner casing portion 210a may have lips which partially extend over sensor 213, thereby holding sensor 213 in place.
- Second portion 208 may have crevices supporting transparent element 203, and second portion 208 may have lips which partially extend over transparent element 203a, thereby holding transparent element 203a in place.
- the internal pressure and the opposing internal pressure cause an overall attachment force to be applied to the clip 200 which help to ensure that the clip 200 remains secured to the garment 120 (e.g.) even if the garment moves.
- the clip 200 may be secured to various garments at any desired orientation. Due to the location of the centre of mass, any tendency the clip 200 would otherwise have to rotate about the clip-point 211 in any direction is reduced. That is, not only is any tendency of the clip to tilt towards and/or away from the user reduced, but the tendency of the clip 200 to rotate in any direction perpendicular to the user is also reduced.
- opposing surface sections 207,209 on the body and clip portion respectively may have respective recesses and projections which fit together when the clip is closed.
- the surface sections may be shaped so as to have respective serrations which interlock or engage when the clip is closed.
- this helps to ensure that the overall attachment force has a magnitude which is sufficient to keep the clip 200 secured to the garment 120, for instance even when the garment 120 is moving.
- the battery 216 may be charged via port 220.
- the port may also be used to establish a connection with an electronic device such as a Personal Computer (PC) using a suitable electronic cable (or similar external connector).
- This connection may be used to access the memory of the clip 200. This could be achieved using techniques which are known in the art.
- the connection may be used to not only to transfer images and/or videos from the memory of clip 200 to the electronic device, but also to selectively remove images and/or videos the memory.
- port 220 may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port although it will be appreciated that other types of port may be used.
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- the operational circuitry 214 may comprise wireless
- the wireless communication circuitry may be capable of establishing wireless connections according to one or more wireless protocols.
- the wireless circuitry may be capable of establishing a first type of connection according to a first wireless protocol, for instance Bluetooth, and a second type of wireless connection according to a second wireless protocol, for instance Wifi, the second type of connection having a higher maximum transmission speed than the first type of connection.
- a first connection may be established according to the first wireless protocol if the second type of connection is unavailable. The first connection may then be used to transmit a first version of an image or video.
- the second connection may be used to transmit a second version of the image or video having a higher quality than the first version.
- the transmitted image may be received by an electronic device, for instance an electronic device such as a PC, tablet device and/or smartphone (not shown) and/or a remote electronic device such as a server.
- the camera may be operated by the user with physical buttons on the clip itself. Alternatively or additionally, the camera may be operated via a separate electronic device, such as a smart phone.
- the first portion which houses the operational circuitry 214, may be encased in a water-resistant wall.
Abstract
A garment clip is disclosed. The garment clip houses a camera and comprising a first portion housing operational circuitry and a second portion supporting an image capture component. The second portion has a mass which is less than the first portion. The first and second portions are connected in a configuration such that, when the clip is secured to the garment, the image capture component faces outwardly and the first portion is at least partially concealed by the garment.
Description
WEARABLE CAMERA
BACKGROUND
[0001] Cameras may be used to capture an image or series of images constituting a video. In many situations, it is desirable for a user to be able to capture images "hands- free", including when the user is moving. That is, for the camera to capture an image or images (often of a scene in front of the user) even as the user moves, without the user having to hold the camera and possibly without the user having to manually operate the camera. One way in which this can be achieved is by way of a separate camera mount secured to a garment, or alternatively which is secured to the user.
[0002] Alternatively a "wearable camera" may be used such as wearable camera 100 shown in figure la (frontal-view) and figure lb (side-view). Camera 100 includes a set of standard camera electrical components (not shown) grouped together and housed by outer casing 102. The outer casing may support an image capture component 104 for capturing an image. A clip 108 is attached to the back of the casing 102.
SUMMARY
[0003] The Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0004] One aspect provides a garment clip housing a camera. The clip comprises both a first portion, which houses operational circuitry of the camera, and a second portion, which supports an image capture component of the camera, with the image capture component being connected to the operational circuitry. The second portion of the clip has a mass which is less than the first portion of the clip, and the first and second portions are connected in a configuration so that, when the clip is secured to the garment, the image capture component faces outwardly and the first portion of the clip is at least partially concealed by the garment.
[0005] Another aspect provides a camera having a camera module housed in a clip portion of a garment clip. The camera module has a lens for capturing an image. The lens faces through an opening of the clip portion. The clip portion is pivotably mounted to a body portion which houses operational circuitry connected to the camera module.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] For an understanding of the described embodiments and to show how it may be carried into effect, reference is now made by way of example to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0007] Figure la is a representation of a frontal-view of a known wearable camera;
[0008] Figure lb is a representation of a side-view of the known wearable camera of figure la;
[0009] Figure lc shows the known wearable camera of figure la secured to a garment worn by a user;
[0010] Figure 2 is a representation of a garment clip housing a camera;
[0011] Figure 2a shows an outer- view of the clip of figure 2 viewed from a back perspective;
[0012] Figure 2b shows an outer-view of the clip of figure 2 viewed from a side perspective;
[0013] Figure 2c shows an outer- view of the clip of figure 2 viewed from a front perspective;
[0014] Figure 2d shows the clip of figure 2 in both a closed and open state;
[0015] Figure 2e shows a more detailed representation a side view of the clip of figure 2 in a closed disposition;
[0016] Figure 2f shows a more detailed representation of a side view the clip of figure 2e in an open disposition;
[0017] Figure 2g shows a more detailed representation of a lengthways view of the clip of figure 2e;
[0018] Figure 3 a shows a frontal-view of the garment clip of figure 2 secured to a garment;
[0019] Figure 3b shows a side-view of the garment clip of figure 2 secured to a garment;
[0020] Figure 4 illustrates a way in which the garment clip of figure 2 may be opened.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a more thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be appreciated that one or more of these specific details may be omitted in practice. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in order to avoid obfuscation.
[0022] In some cases, it may be desirable to take pictures or shoot video using a camera without having to hold the camera. One typical technology is a wearable camera such as
that shown in figures la (front- view) and lb (side-view) which can be secured to a garment. Known wearable cameras have a tendency to tilt forward in the downward direction of the Earth's gravitational acceleration when secured to a garment: figure lc shows the known camera 100 secured to a garment 120, worn by (for example) a user 122. As the camera 100 has a mass, the majority of which is outside the garment, an effect of the Earth's gravitational acceleration g is to tilt the camera 100 forward. That is, to rotate the camera 100 away from the user 120 in the downward direction of gravity, particularly when the garment is loose-fitting.
[0023] Disclosed herein is a garment clip housing a camera which is able to maintain desired orientations relative to gravity when secured to a garment. In other words, a camera is embodied as a garment clip.
[0024] The camera has a number of special features. The configuration is such that the camera faces through a clip portion, for example through a glass window. A camera lens/sensor module is integrated into the clip portion, with the rest of the electrical components behind the clip portion (housed in a body portion). The clip portion include features that mate with the camera body portion to provide greater attachment force to clothing. A clip point is designed at the centre of mass of the camera to avoid any tendency to rotate. The lens etc. can be recessed to prevent fingers from touching the lens when attaching the clip. The clip can include cosmetic front plates that can be swapped in and out to change the colour / appearance of the clip.
[0025] The clip portion may be forward of the body portion such that the camera has a centre of gravity behind the clip portion. That is, the camera may have a centre of gravity such that, when the camera is secured to a garment worn by (e.g.) a user with the body portion concealed by the garment, the centre of gravity may be between the user's body and the clip. This prevents the camera from tilting forward.
[0026] The camera may comprise a detachable front piece attached to, and covering, an outer surface of the clip portion, exposing the opening. The clip portion may overlie only a part of the body portion in a clip position, the body portion intended to be concealed by a garment when the camera is secured to the garment.
[0027] Embodiments will now be described with reference to figure 2.
[0028] As shown in figure 2, garment clip 200 comprises a first (body) portion 202 housing operational circuitry 214 of the camera and a second (clip) portion 208 supporting an image capture component 210 of the camera. The image capture component may comprise at least one lens 204 and at least one sensor 213 for converting light into
corresponding electrical signals. In embodiments, the sensor 213 may be a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor 205, although alternatives will apparent to the skilled person. The lens 204 forms part of an optical system having an optical axis 270. The second portion 208 has a mass which is less than the first portion 202. The lens 204 may be made of glass, although alternatives will be apparent. The sensor 213 may be connected to operational circuitry 214 via connector 212. Connector 212 may comprise a flexible Printed Circuit Board (PCB) although alternative types of connector will also be apparent. The first portion 202 additionally houses a battery 216 for supplying power to the camera. The first portion may support a port 220 which is connected to the operational circuitry 214.
[0029] Operational circuitry 214 such as a logic board may comprise processing circuitry (not shown) for processing electrical signals produced by the sensor of the image capture component 210 and a memory (not shown) for storing images and/or sequences of images constituting videos. Alternatively or additionally the camera may support a memory port (not shown) which enables the operational circuitry 214 to interface with a removable memory module such as a flash memory card.
[0030] As shown in figure 3a (front-view) and figure 3b (side-view), the first portion 202 and the second portion 208 are connected in a configuration such that the clip 200 may be secured to a garment 120 with the image capture component facing outwardly and with the first portion 202 at least partially concealed by the garment 120.
[0031] The clip 200 therefore has a centre of mass which is shifted away from the front of the camera, thereby reducing any tendency of the clip 200 to tilt forward when the camera is secured to a garment.
[0032] The second portion 208 may have transparent window 203. The transparent window 203 may be formed by an opening in the second portion 208, the opening optionally being covered by a transparent element 203a, such as a glass element, which is supported by the second portion 208, although alternatives will be envisaged. The second portion 208 may house the image capture component 210 with the image capture component 210 facing outwardly through the transparent window 203.
[0033] The first portion 202 and second portion 208 may be shaped having respective outer surfaces such that a second surface section 207 of the outer surface of the second portion 208 can be brought into contact with a first surface section 207 of the outer surface of the first portion 202, thereby closing the clip. For instance, the first and second portions
may have shapes similar to those shown in figure 2d, which shows the clip 200 in both an open and a closed state.
[0034] The clip 200 has a clip point 211 on the outer surface of the first portion 202 at which a force but no torque is exerted on the first portion 202 by the second portion 208 due to pressure exerted on the first surface section 207 by the second surface section 209 when the clip is closed. In embodiments, the first surface section 207 may have a geometric centre which coincides with or which is at least near to the clip-point 211.
[0035] The clip 200 has a centre of mass 201 at which any resultant torque due to gravity on the clip 200 is zero. When clip 200 is secured to a garment worn (e.g.) by a user, the centre of mass 201 may be located between the second portion and the user's body to prevent tilting.
[0036] In embodiments, the centre of mass 201 may be located in the vicinity of, or near, the clip point 211. That is, the centre of mass 201 and the clip-point 211 may be separated by a distance having a magnitude which is small in comparison to a
characteristic length which defines an appropriate scale of the clip 200.
[0037] The inventors have found that, if there is a resultant torque caused by the centre of mass being too far away from the clip point 211, the optical axis will be rotated away from a direction perpendicular to gravity.
[0038] As illustrated in figure 3b, in some embodiments, for a clip 200 comprising a first portion 202 having a geometric centre C, the characteristic length L may be suitably defined in relation to a point P on the outer surface of the first portion having a separation L from C, wherein P is such that, for all points Q on the outer surface of the first portion 202 having a separation L(Q) from C, L is the less than or equal to L(Q) (shown in figure 3b). However, it will be appreciated that garment clips in accordance with the present invention are envisaged as having different possible shapes and configurations. For a clip 200 having a particular shape and configuration (as well as other physical characteristics), alternative or additional definitions of the characteristic length may be suitable. These would be apparent to the skilled person.
[0039] The centre of mass may be as close to the clip point 211 as possible. However, it will again be appreciated that factors such as the shape and configuration of the clip 200, as well as other factors such as clip size, clamping area (i.e. the size of the first and second portions), and mass, as well as other normal design factors are likely to affect how close the centre of mass 201 has to be to the clip point 211 in order for the optical axis 270 to remain substantially perpendicular to gravity when the clip 200 is secured to a garment.
For a clip 200 having a particular shape and configuration, the skilled person would be able to determine how close the centre of mass 201 has to be to the clip point 211 by way of normal design practice.
[0040] In embodiments, the clip 200 may have an outer surface as illustrated in figures 2a-2c, or an outer surface similar thereto.
[0041] In embodiments, the first portion 202 may have a volume which is larger than the second portion 208.
[0042] In embodiments, the first portion 202 may have a surface area which is larger than the second portion 208.
[0043] In embodiments, as shown in figures 2a and 2b, the first portion 202 may have an outer surface having at least a first substantially flat surface section 290 which lies in a first plane S 1.
[0044] As used herein, a "substantially flat surface section" is a surface section having a curvature which is substantially zero when spatially averaged over the substantially flat surface section. Of course, this does not preclude there being localized non-zero curvature at various points on the substantially flat surface section, provided the spatial average across all points on the substantially flat surface section is nevertheless substantially zero.
[0045] The first plane SI may be substantially perpendicular to the optical axis 270. The image capture component 210 has a centre and the first plane may be located a
perpendicular distance X from the window 203 such that, for all points Q on the outer surface of the first portion 202 having a separation X(Q) from the window 203, X(Q) has a component along the optical axis 207 less than or equal to X. This helps to ensure that, when the clip 200 is secured to a garment 120 worn by (for example) user 122, the clip sits with the first substantially flat surface section 290 up against the user 122, thus stabilizing the clip 200 and helping to ensure that the optical axis 270 remains substantially perpendicular to gravity.
[0046] In embodiments, as shown in figures 2b and 2c, the outer surface of the first portion 202 may have at least a second substantially flat surface section 292 which lies in a second plane S2, the second plane being substantially parallel to the first plane and having a separation w from the first plane. In some of these embodiments, the second portion may have a length / in a direction perpendicular to the first plane which is larger than the separation w, the length / being defined in relation to a point A and a point B on the outer surface of the first portion, A and B having a separation /, wherein A and B are such that, for all points A' and B' on the outer surface of the first portion, A' and B'
having a separation /'(Α',Β'), / is greater than or equal to f(A',B'). In the embodiments, the length / may be substantially larger than the width w.
[0047] In embodiments, the centre of mass 201 and the clip-point 211 may be separated by a distance having a magnitude which is substantially less than the width w.
[0048] Alternatively or additionally, as shown in figures 2b and 2c, the second portion 208 may have an outer surface having at least a third substantially flat surface section 294 which lies in a third plane S3, S3being substantially parallel to the first plane SI .
[0049] The second portion 208 may comprise attachment means for supporting a detachable front-plate (not shown), separate from the second portion 208 - with the image capture component facing outwardly through the front-plate, thereby allowing different front-plates to be attached to the front of the second portion 208. When attached, the front- plate may lie substantially in the third plane S3. This allows front plates of different colours/designs to be attached to match what a user is wearing for example. A user- detachable front-plate may, for instance, be held into the second portion 208 with magnets.
[0050] In embodiments, the first portion 202 may be connected to the second portion 208 such that the clip 208 can be opened as shown in figure 4. That is, such that the second portion 208 can be rotated towards and/or away from the first portion 202 from an initial orientation relative to the first portion 202 about (clockwise when the clip 200 is viewed as in figures 2 and 5), for instance, by inwardly applying an external pressure PI to an area 250 of the first portion 202 and by simultaneously applying an opposing external pressure -PI to an area 251 of the second portion 250, thereby opening the clip. The pressures PI and -PI may, for instance, be provided by a finger 420 and thumb 421 of user 122. As will be appreciated, area 250 and area 251 are exemplary and the clip may also be opened by applying pressure to other suitable areas of the first and second portions respectively.
[0051] As used herein, the terms "internal pressure" and "external pressure" are relative to a mechanical system which includes only the garment clip 200. That is, an "external pressure" is a pressure applied to the garment clip by some entity which is not part of said mechanical system, whereas an "internal pressure" is a pressure applied to the garment clip by some other entity which is part of said mechanical system.
[0052] In embodiments, the transparent element 203a may be recessed. That is, the transparent element 203a may be set back into the second portion 208 by a distance which is sufficient to ensure that, when the user 122 opens the clip 200 as described above, their finger 420 does not touch the transparent element 203. In the case where the transparent
window is an uncovered opening, the lens 204 itself may be set back into the second portion 208 by a distance which is sufficient to ensure that, when the user 122 opens the clip 200 as described above, their finger 420 does not touch the lens 204. This ensures that dirt, grease etc. are not transferred from the user's finger 420 to the transparent window 203 (or to the lens 204 if the window is uncovered) when the user opens the clip.
[0053] The first portion 202 and the second portion 208 may be connected such that an internal pressure is applied to the first portion 202 and such that an opposing internal pressure is simultaneously applied to the second portion 208. The internal pressure and the opposing internal pressure are directed so as to restore contact between the first surface section and the second surface section when the external pressure and opposing external pressure are removed, thereby closing the clip. The internal pressure and opposing internal pressure may have a magnitude which is sufficient to prevent the clip from opening due to any gravitational torques exerted on the first portion 202 and/or any gravitational torques exerted on the second portion 208 when the clip 200 is held at any orientation relative to the direction of gravity.
[0054] Figures 2e and 2f show a garment clip 200 in different dispositions. Specifically, figure 2e shows the clip 200 in a closed position and figure 2f shows the clip 200 in an open position. The second portion 208 has an inwardly extending connection part housing lens 204, sensor 213 and an inner casing portion 210a such that lens 204 faces outwardly through the transparent window 203. The connecting part is received by a receiving component of the first portion 202 such that the connecting part is capable of pivoting movement about a pivot location to alter the disposition of the clip between an open and closed position.
[0055] The second portion may be attached to the first portion by rotation pins 280 in the vicinity of the pivot location. The internal pressures may be provided by torsion springs 282. A lengthwise view of clip 200 through the plane S (S being shown in figure 2e) is shown in figure 2g. Figure 2g shows in further detail how the rotation pins 280 and the torsion springs 282 are arranged within the clip 200.
[0056] Rotating the second portion causes a torsion in torsion springs 282 as the clip is opened, providing a resistance to the pivoting movement. This torsion acts to close the clip 200 when the external pressures are removed. As viewed in figure 2g, the second portion 208 rotates out of the page as the clip is opened - causing torsion in torsion springs 282 - and back into the page as the clip is closed, due to torsion in torsion springs 282.
[0057] Lens 204 may be supported by an inner casing portion 210a. Inner casing portion 210a may have lips which partially extend over sensor 213, thereby holding sensor 213 in place. Second portion 208 may have crevices supporting transparent element 203, and second portion 208 may have lips which partially extend over transparent element 203a, thereby holding transparent element 203a in place.
[0058] As will be appreciated, when the clip 200 is secured to a garment 120 as shown in figure 3a and figure 3b, the internal pressure and the opposing internal pressure cause an overall attachment force to be applied to the clip 200 which help to ensure that the clip 200 remains secured to the garment 120 (e.g.) even if the garment moves.
[0059] Further, in embodiments where the centre of mass 201 located near to the clip- point 201 as detailed above, the clip 200 may be secured to various garments at any desired orientation. Due to the location of the centre of mass, any tendency the clip 200 would otherwise have to rotate about the clip-point 211 in any direction is reduced. That is, not only is any tendency of the clip to tilt towards and/or away from the user reduced, but the tendency of the clip 200 to rotate in any direction perpendicular to the user is also reduced.
[0060] In embodiments, opposing surface sections 207,209 on the body and clip portion respectively may have respective recesses and projections which fit together when the clip is closed. For instance, the surface sections may be shaped so as to have respective serrations which interlock or engage when the clip is closed. Alternatives will be envisaged. As will be appreciated, this helps to ensure that the overall attachment force has a magnitude which is sufficient to keep the clip 200 secured to the garment 120, for instance even when the garment 120 is moving.
[0061] In embodiments, the battery 216 may be charged via port 220. The port may also be used to establish a connection with an electronic device such as a Personal Computer (PC) using a suitable electronic cable (or similar external connector). This connection may be used to access the memory of the clip 200. This could be achieved using techniques which are known in the art. The connection may be used to not only to transfer images and/or videos from the memory of clip 200 to the electronic device, but also to selectively remove images and/or videos the memory. In embodiments, port 220 may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port although it will be appreciated that other types of port may be used.
[0062] In embodiments, the operational circuitry 214 may comprise wireless
communication circuitry (not shown) which enables images to be transmitted over an air interface. The wireless communication circuitry may be capable of establishing wireless
connections according to one or more wireless protocols. In embodiments the wireless circuitry may be capable of establishing a first type of connection according to a first wireless protocol, for instance Bluetooth, and a second type of wireless connection according to a second wireless protocol, for instance Wifi, the second type of connection having a higher maximum transmission speed than the first type of connection. A first connection may be established according to the first wireless protocol if the second type of connection is unavailable. The first connection may then be used to transmit a first version of an image or video. When the device is subsequently able to establish a second connection according to the second wireless protocol, the second connection may be used to transmit a second version of the image or video having a higher quality than the first version. The transmitted image may be received by an electronic device, for instance an electronic device such as a PC, tablet device and/or smartphone (not shown) and/or a remote electronic device such as a server.
[0063] The camera may be operated by the user with physical buttons on the clip itself. Alternatively or additionally, the camera may be operated via a separate electronic device, such as a smart phone.
[0064] In embodiments, the first portion, which houses the operational circuitry 214, may be encased in a water-resistant wall.
[0065] Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.
Claims
1. A garment clip housing a camera, the clip comprising:
a first portion housing operational circuitry of the camera;
a second portion supporting an image capture component of the camera, the image capture component connected to the operational circuitry and the second portion having a mass which is less than the first portion, the first and second portions connected in a configuration such that when the clip is secured to the garment the image capture component faces outwardly and the first portion is at least partially concealed by the garment.
2. A garment clip according to claim 1, the image capture element comprising at least one lens and at least one sensor for converting light into electrical signals, the sensor connected to the operational circuitry.
3. A garment clip according to claim 2, the second portion having an opening in an outwardly facing surface thereof and an inwardly extending connection part housing the lens such that the lens faces outwardly through the opening.
4. A garment clip according to claim 3, the second portion having a transparent element which covers the opening, thereby forming a transparent window through which the lens can capture an image.
5. A garment clip according to claim 1, wherein an inwardly facing surface of the second portion has a first mating region adapted to engage with a second mating region of an opposing surface of the first portion when the clip is in a closed position.
6. A garment clip according to claim 5, wherein the first and second mating regions engage at a clip point and wherein the centre of mass of the clip is located in the vicinity of the clip point to resist a tendency to rotate.
7. A garment clip according to claim 4, wherein the transparent element and/or the lens are set back into the outward facing surface of the second portion by a distance sufficient to prevent fingers touching the lens when the clip is attached to a garment.
8. A garment clip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second portion comprises attachment means for supporting a detachable front-plate.
9. A camera having a camera module housed in a clip portion of a garment clip, wherein the camera module has a lens for capturing an image, the lens facing through an opening of the clip portion, and wherein the clip portion is pivotably mounted to a body portion which houses operational circuitry connected to the camera module.
10. A camera according to claim 9, wherein the clip portion is forward of the body portion such that the camera has a centre of gravity behind the clip portion to prevent the camera from tilting forwards when the camera is secured to a garment.
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