Dedicated processor for camera functions in host devices

摘要

Embodiments generally relate to a camera. In one embodiment, the camera includes a lens for enabling the camera to capture at least one image. The camera also includes a connector for mounting the camera onto a phone and for enabling the camera to communicate with the phone. The camera also includes a shutter button for triggering the camera to capture the least one image. The camera also activates the phone and puts the phone into a camera mode when the shutter button is pressed.

主权项

1. A mobile phone comprising:
a body having a through-hole for framing a picture; a display screen, memory, camera and a user input device; a first processor coupled to the display screen, memory, and a user input device, wherein the first processor executes instructions to allow a user to make phone calls, take a picture with the camera, store the picture in the memory, and display the picture on the display screen; a second processor configured to take a picture of an image that is framed by the through-hole and transfer the image data to the first processor, wherein the second processor is dedicated to camera functions, and wherein the second processor allows a user to take a picture with the mobile phone before the first processor is set up to take a picture.