System and method for a multi-directional imaging system

An electronic device ( 100 ) and a method for use thereof having an integral camera ( 102 ) for taking pictures from multiple sides of the electronic device. The electronic device ( 100 ) has a case ( 101 ) and a moveable assembly ( 108 ) for allowing the camera ( 102 ) to capture images from multip...

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Hauptverfasser: SMITH PAUL J, JOHNSON KEVIN W, HARMON ROGER W, PINCENTI JOHN C
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An electronic device ( 100 ) and a method for use thereof having an integral camera ( 102 ) for taking pictures from multiple sides of the electronic device. The electronic device ( 100 ) has a case ( 101 ) and a moveable assembly ( 108 ) for allowing the camera ( 102 ) to capture images from multiple angles with respect to the case depending on the position of the moveable assembly ( 108 ). A lens ( 122 ) may be used to correct or adjust the image. The camera ( 102 ) or electronic device electronics may be used to reverse an image when an odd number of mirrors ( 206 ), ( 208 ) are used to direct light to the camera ( 102 ).