Multiposition Handheld Electronic Magnifier

摘要

Disclosed is a magnifier for use by blind or low vision users. The magnifier includes a camera, such as a CMOS image sensor, that displays enlarged images upon a screen for easy viewing. The magnifier further includes a handle that is pivotally interconnected to a housing to allow for handheld use in a variety of different configurations.

主权项

1. A magnification device for use by blind or low vision users, the device comprising:
a housing having front and rear faces and an interiorly located image sensor, a raised opening formed within the rear face of the housing, the image sensor being aligned with the raised opening, a screen associated with the housing and adapted to display images taken by the camera, an image processor being used to selectively enlarge the displayed images and change the color combinations associated with the displayed image; a handle pivotally connected to the housing, the handle having front and rear faces, a recessed opening formed within the rear face of the handle whereby the raised opening can be received within the recessed opening such that images can be viewed through the handle; the handle having at least three discrete orientations relative to the camera, in the first orientation, the handle is positioned to be grasped by the user and the camera is positioned to view distant objects, in the second orientation, the handle is positioned as a stand for the housing and the object to be viewed is positioned in front of the camera, in the third orientation the handle is positioned on top of the object being viewed.