CAMERA HOUSING WITH INTEGRATED EXPANSION MODULE

摘要

A camera housing includes an integrated expansion module for providing expanded functionality to a camera (e.g., a display screen). Different embodiments of the housing include different expansion modules for adding a variety of features to the camera when the camera is placed in the housing. Thus, a user may modify features of a camera by swapping the housing. Furthermore, a user may add a feature to an existing camera without needing to purchase a new camera.

主权项

1. A camera system comprising:
a camera comprising a hinge groove positioned near a first edge of a back surface of the camera and an electrical groove positioned near a second edge of the back surface of the camera opposite the first edge, the electrical groove comprising a first portion of an electrical interface; and an expansion module to detachably couple to the camera, the expansion module comprising a hinge connector positioned near a first edge of a surface of the expansion module and an electrical connector protruding from the surface of the expansion module near a second edge opposite the first edge, the hinge connector structured to couple with the hinge groove and the electrical connector structured to couple with the electrical groove, the electrical connector comprising a second portion of the electrical interface to enable communication between the camera and the expansion module when coupled.