Patent ID: 8259222
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A multi position portable camera for magnifying an object, the camera comprising: a cover having exterior and interior surfaces and a liquid crystal display (LCD) positioned within the interior surface; a control panel pivotally connected to the cover, the control panel including a sliding control for selectively varying the magnification of the camera; a camera housing having forward and rearward portions, upper and lower surfaces, the forward portion being pivotally connected to the control panel, the camera housing including a chamber formed within its lower surface, the chamber including a partially curved interior, a mirror positioned within the chamber for reflecting the image of the object being magnified, a sensor mounted within the chamber for sensing the image reflected by the mirror, the output of the sensor being viewable on the LCD with the magnification being selected via the sliding control, a light source and an associated light guide being positioned within the chamber, the light guide selectively controlling the amount of light received by the object; a base being pivotally connected to the rearward portion of the camera housing, the base including two feet with a clearance space formed therebetween, wherein the base can be pivoted relative to the camera housing as to orient the object within the clearance space and beneath the chamber.