Patent ID: 7969503
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: H04M,H04N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a camera arrangement configured to capture images in a plurality of directions relative to a main body of the apparatus; a lighting element; a reflector, at least a portion of which is movable about the lighting element to change the direction of light from the lighting element; a voltage source configured to provide a voltage to operate the lighting element; and a wiper connector configured to electrically connect the voltage source to the reflector, in order to apply a voltage to the reflector to operate the lighting element, wherein a point of connection between the wiper connector and the reflector is variable in dependence upon movement of at least a portion of the reflector about the lighting element, and wherein the reflector is configured to maintain an electrical connection between the voltage source and the reflector as at least a portion of the reflector rotates, about the lighting element, around at least 360°.