External Lighting Device and System for Handheld Smart Devices

摘要

Provided herein are devices for enhancing the quality of photo shooting using a camera integrated into a handheld smart device, such as a smartphone. An external lighting device comprises a base plate removably securable to a mount on the smart device, a connecting structure disposed at the edge of the top surface of the base plate and a ring-like turntable rotatably connected on the base plate via the connecting structure and a plurality of LED lights on the top surface of the turntable. When secured on the body of the smart device, the ring-like turntable rotates to a position where the LED lights surround the cameras to provide adjustable lighting. Further provided is a handheld camera system comprising a smart device, the external lighting device as described above and a protective case with a mount to attached to the lighting device.

主权项

1. An external lighting device for a smart device, comprising:
a base plate comprising a substantially circular body removably securable to a mount on the smart device or a protective case thereof; a connecting structure disposed at an edge of a top surface of said base plate; a ring-like turntable in rotatable connection with the base plate via said connecting structure; and a plurality of LED lights disposed on a top surface of the turntable;