Patent ID: 9195023
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: G02B,G03B,G10K,H04N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A removably attachable optical system for use with a mobile electronic device, the optical system comprising: a mounting portion configured to be removably attachable to a mobile electronic device, the mounting portion comprising at least a first portion comprising a sidewall and a second portion comprising a second wall, the sidewall comprising a receiving region configured to receive an optical component, and the sidewall being configured to contact a continuous, smooth ring that surrounds an onboard camera of the mobile electronic device and that is permanently affixed to and protrudes rearwardly beyond a rear face of the mobile electronic device, the second portion being configured to contact at least a front face of the mobile electronic device and two generally perpendicular edges of the mobile electronic device, the sidewall comprising a connection structure comprising a protrusion or recess configured to provide a region of contact between the mounting portion and the ring on the mobile electronic device, the connection structure being sized differently from the receiving region, wherein the mounting portion is configured to secure the optical device to the mobile electronic device without obstructing a display on the front face of the mobile electronic device generally parallel with the rear face; and the optical component being attachable or attached to the optical device, wherein the optical component is configured to modify an image of light received by an onboard camera lens of the mobile electronic device.