Huawei Techs. USA .V Oliveira - Complaint

Case 4:19-cv-00229 Document 1 Filed 03/26/19 Page 1 of 6 PageID #: 1
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SHERMAN DIVISION
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. and

HUAWEI DEVICE USA, INC.
Plaintiffs,
No.
vs.
RUI PEDRO OLIVEIRA
Defendant.
COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
Plaintiffs Huawei Technologies USA, Inc. and Huawei Device USA, Inc. (together
“Huawei USA”), by and through their attorneys, bring this action against Defendant Rui Pedro
Oliveira and in support thereof alleges as follows:
THE PARTIES
1. Plaintiff Huawei Technologies USA, Inc. is a corporation organized under Texas law
with its headquarters at 5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75024.
2. Plaintiff Huawei Device USA, Inc. is a corporation organized under Texas law with its
headquarters at 5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75024.
3. On information and belief, Defendant Rui Pedro Oliveira is an individual who is a citizen
of Porto, Portugal. Defendant Oliveira may be served with process pursuant to the Hague
Convention.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
4. This is an action pursuant to the Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201 et seq. for
declaratory judgment of patent non-infringement.
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5. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§
1331, 1337 and 1338(a) in that it involves substantial claims arising, under the United States
Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.
6. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant Oliveira because he met with
Huawei USA in Plano, Texas, and sent numerous communications to Huawei USA in Plano,
Texas both directly and via legal counsel, notifying Huawei of his intent to take action against
Huawei USA with regard to at least U.S. Design Patent No. D792,497 and U.S. Patent
9,503,625.
7. There is a case or controversy as to Huawei USA’s liability to Defendant with respect to
U.S. Design Patent No. D792,497 and U.S. Patent 9,503,625 because the facts alleged herein
show that there is an actual, substantial, continuing and justiciable controversy between the
parties having adverse legal interests, of sufficient magnitude and reality to warrant the issue of a
declaratory judgment as to the infringement of those patents.
8. Venue is proper in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § 1391(c)(2) because a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claims
occurred at Huawei USA’s headquarters in Plano, Texas, which are located within this district
and division. The Sherman Division of this District is additionally where numerous persons are
located who (1) have unique knowledge of the Defendant’s claims as a result of the 2014
meeting, and (2) to whom communications were directed by the Defendant. Additionally, venue
is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(c)(3) because Defendant Oliveira is a citizen of Portugal,
and no real property is involved in this action.
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FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
9. Defendant Oliveira is the inventor and owner of U.S. Patent D792,497 (“the ’497 design
patent”) issued on July 18, 2017, which states it is “an ornamental design for an attachable
smartphone camera.” The ’497 design patent states that it issued from Application No.
29/487,514, filed on April 9, 2014. See Exhibit 1, U.S. Design Patent No. D792,497.
10. Defendant Oliveira is also the inventor and owner of U.S. Patent 9,503,625 (“the ’625
patent”) issued on November 22, 2016, which states it deals with an “attachable smartphone
camera”. The ’625 patent states that it issued from Application No. 14/248,745, filed on April 9,
2014. See Exhibit 2, U.S. Patent No. 9,503,625.
11. On or about May 28-29, 2014, Defendant Oliveira met with representatives of Huawei
USA in Plano, Texas to discuss his patents and business plan and offer a license to Huawei USA.
12. Following the meeting, Huawei USA did not accept Defendant Oliveira’s offer.
13. A Huawei USA corporate affiliate in China, Huawei Device Co., Ltd., designed a 360-
degree camera called the EnVizion 360 Camera, which can be connected to Android
smartphones. On information and belief, the EnVizion 360 Camera was first publicly announced
in September 2017.
14. Plaintiff Huawei Device USA, Inc. began selling the Huawei EnVizion 360 Camera in or
about March 2018.
15. In correspondence sent to Huawei USA from on or about April 5, 2018 to June 19, 2018,
Defendant Oliveira repeatedly charged Huawei USA, via correspondence sent to multiple
recipients in the Eastern District of Texas, with infringement of the ’497 design patent and the
’625 patent based on the Huawei EnVizion 360 Camera.
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16. In correspondence beginning on November 7, 2018, legal counsel representing Defendant
Oliveira also asserted that the Huawei EnVizion 360 Camera infringed the ’497 design patent
and offered to include the ’625 patent in the discussions, as well as an additional utility patent,
U.S. Patent No. 9,961,243 (“the ’243 patent”).
17. The EnVizion 360 Camera, however, does not infringe any of Defendant Oliveira’s
patents, including the ’497 design patent, the ’625 patent, or the ’243 patent.
18. On information and belief, Defendant Oliveira does not allege that the EnVizion 360
Camera infringes the ’243 patent.
19. On information and belief, Defendant Oliveira does not allege that Huawei USA
infringes the ’243 patent.
20. Beginning on or about March 4, 2019, Internet postings began to appear with allegations
by the Defendant of patent infringement and improper use of information disclosed in the 2014
meetings, including at https://fstoppers.com/originals/exclusive-inventor-claims-huawei-stole-
his-camera-was-patent-pending-sells-house-345345 and https://gamer4k.com/huawei-denies-
patent-theft-and-asks-to-sue-rui-pedro-oliveira/. These postings contained additional allegations
of infringement by Defendant Oliveira.
21. In communications with Huawei USA, Defendant Oliveira or his legal counsel have
made representations that the press is interested in Defendant Oliveira’s allegations but that “[if]
this matter is resolved, he will agree not to talk about it.”
FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF

(Non-Infringement of the ’497 Design Patent)
22. Huawei USA realleges and incorporates by reference all prior paragraphs of this
Complaint as though set forth fully herein.
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23. Huawei USA seeks a declaratory judgment that Huawei USA’s actions, including but not
limited to selling or offering to sell the EnVizion 360 Camera, do not infringe the ’497 design
patent.
SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF

(Non-Infringement of the ’625 Patent)
24. Huawei USA realleges and incorporates by reference all prior paragraphs of this Complaint
as though set forth fully herein.
25. Huawei USA seeks a declaratory judgment that Huawei USA’s actions, including but not
limited to selling or offering to sell the EnVizion 360 Camera, do not infringe any claim of the
’625 patent.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Huawei USA respectfully prays for an order and judgment:
a. Declaring that
1. Huawei USA has not infringed U.S. Design Patent No. D792,497;
2. Huawei USA has not infringed U.S. Patent No. 9,503,625;
b. Finding that this case is exceptional under 35 U.S.C. §285 due to Defendant
Oliveira’s actions, including but not limited to express or implied threats to harm
Huawei USA’s reputation in the press unless Huawei USA pays money to settle the
dispute; and
c. Awarding any and all other relief, including costs and attorneys’ fees, the Court
deems just and proper in these circumstances.
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Dated: March 26, 2019 Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Michael C. Smith
Texas Bar No. 18650410
Siebman, Forrest, Burg & Smith, LLP
113 E. Austin Street
Marshall, Texas 75671
Office: (903) 938-8900
michaelsmith@siebman.com
Counsel for Plaintiffs

Huawei Technologies USA, Inc. and
Huawei Device USA, Inc.
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Case 4:19-cv-00229 Document 1-1 Filed 03/26/19 Page 1 of 5 PageID #: 7
USOOD792497S
(12) Oliveira
United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D792,497 S
(45) Date of Patent: Jul.18, 2017
(54) ATTACHABLE SMARTPHONE CAMERA (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Nutter McClennen &
Fish LLP; John J. Penny, Jr.
(71) Applicant: Rui Pedro Oliveira, Porto (PT) (57) CLAM
(72) Inventor: Rui Pedro Oliveira, Porto (PT) The ornamental design for an attachable Smartphone cam
era, as shown and described.
(73) Assignee: Rui Pedro Oliveira, Porto (PT)
DESCRIPTION
(**) Term: 14 Years
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of an attachable Smart
(21) Appl. No.: 29/487,514 phone camera.
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof.
(22) Filed: Apr. 9, 2014 FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, showing the
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ............................................... 16-01 lens in a retracted position.
(52) U.S. Cl. FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, showing the
USPC ......................................................... D16/208
lens in an extended position.
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof, showing the
(58) Field of Classification Search lens in a retracted position.
USPC ....... D16/134, 136, 200, 202-205, 208, 218, FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof, showing the
D16/219; 348/36, 335, 373-376; lens in an extended position.
(Continued) FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof, showing the lens in a
retracted position.
(56) References Cited FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof, showing the lens in an
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS extended position.
FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view thereof, showing the lens in a
4.429,972 A 2, 1984 Yamamichi et al. retracted position.
6,400,903 B1 6, 2002 Conoval FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof, showing the lens in
(Continued) an extended position.
FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof, shown in
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS condition of use with a Smartphone disclosed in broken lines
to illustrate an environment.
EP 103 3876 A1 9, 2000 FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view thereof, shown in condi
EP 109 6771 A1 5, 2001
tion of use with a smartphone disclosed in broken lines to
(Continued) illustrate an environment; and,
FIG. 13 is a front perspective view thereof, shown in
OTHER PUBLICATIONS condition of use with a Smartphone disclosed in broken lines
to illustrate an environment.
Schmalstieg, et al. Virtual Realities, Dagstuhl Seminar 2008, Chap The broken lines depict portions of an attachable Smart
ter 2, Augmented Reality 2.0, SpringerWien New Work, 2011 (258 phone camera in which the design is embodied that form no
Pages). part of the claimed design. The broken lines showing a
(Continued) smartphone in FIGS. 11-13 represent environmental struc
ture and form no part of the claimed design.
Primary Examiner – Philip S Hyder
Assistant Examiner — Ramzi Almatrahi 1 Claim, 3 Drawing Sheets
US D792,497 S
Page 2
(58) Field of Classification Search 2012fO270599 A1 10, 2012 Mori et al.

2012fO282977 A1 11, 2012 Haleluk
USPC ........... 359/554, 826 828; 396/72, 282, 287, 2013,0002939 A1 1, 2013 O'Neill
396/291, 296, 529–532,535,539-541, 2013,0178245 A1 7, 2013 Kulas
396/544 2013,0222668 A1 8/2013 Anderson
CPC ........ G03B 17/02; G03B 19/04: G03B 17/56; 38: A. 1233 Rush 1
ams et al.
G03B 17/04: G03B 15/03; G03B 17/14; 2014/023293.0 A1 8/2014 Anderson
5/2253: H04N 5/2254 FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
See application file for complete search history.
EP 145 5505 A1 9, 2004
(56) References Cited JP H 101 3561 A 1, 1998
JP 2006-157398 A 6, 2006
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS JP 2007-312297 A 11/2007
D465,504 11, 2002 Van Klinken ................ D16,203

10, 2003 Berger ......... ... D16/202 OTHER PUBLICATIONS
D480,741
D504,904 5/2005 Nagai ... ... D16,203
D594,047 6, 2009 Lee .............................. D16/202 Yam, Sony Lens Attachments Turns Smartphone Into Serious
D614,223 4, 2010 Kim ............................. D16/202 Camera, Tom's Guide US, Sep. 4, 2013 (Retrieved from http://
8,041,201 2 10, 2011 Eromaki et al. www.tomsguide.com/us/sony-qX 10-qx100-camera
D668,283 10, 2012 Ohno ........................... D16,203 Smartphones.news-17486.html on Jan. 22, 2014) (7pages).
D692,042 10, 2013 Dawes .. ... D16,203
D692,939 11, 2013 Huang .. ... D16/218 Invitation to Pay Additional Fees/Partial International Search for
D733,780 7/2015 Chen ..... ... D16/202 Application No. PCT/IB2014/00 1541, issued Dec. 12, 2014 (7
D744,572 12, 2015 Tabuchi ....................... D16/218 pages).
2004/OOO9789 1, 2004 Park et al. International Search Report and Written Opinion for Application
2004/0041911 3, 2004 Odagiri et al. No. PCT/IB2014/00 1541, issued Mar. 5, 2015 (17 pages).
2007/0280677 12, 2007 Drake et al.
201O/O255875 10, 2010 Oozeki * cited by examiner
U.S. Patent Jul.18, 2017 Sheet 1 of 3 US D792,497 S
F.G. 1 FIG. 2
FIG. 3 FIG. 4
FIG. 5 F.G. 6
FIG. 7 FIG. 8
FIG. 9 F.G. 1 O
FIG 11
F.G. 12
F.G. 13
USOO9503625B2
(12) United States Patent (10) Patent No.: US 9,503,625 B2

Oliveira (45) Date of Patent: Nov. 22, 2016
(54) ATTACHABLE SMARTPHONE CAMERA D465,504 S 11/2002 Van Klinken
D480,741 S 10/2003 Berger et al.
(71) Applicant: Rui Pedro Oliveira, Porto (PT) D504,904 S 5/2005 Nagai et al.
D594,047 S 6/2009 Lee
D614,223 S 4/2010 Kim et al.
(72) Inventor: Rui Pedro Oliveira, Porto (PT)
(Continued)
(*) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
patent is extended or adjusted under 35
U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days. EP 103 3876 A1 9, 2000
EP 109 6771 A1 5, 2001
(21) Appl. No.: 14/248,745
(Continued)
(22) Filed: Apr. 9, 2014
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(65) Prior Publication Data
U.S. Appl. No. 29/487,514, filed Apr. 9, 2014, Attachable
US 2014/0300809 A1 Oct. 9, 2014 Smartphone Camera.
(Continued)
Related U.S. Application Data
(60) Provisional application No. 61/809,922, filed on Apr. Primary Examiner — Twyler Haskins
9, 2013. Assistant Examiner — Padma Haliyur
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Nutter McClennen &
(51) Int. Cl. Fish LLP; John J. Penny, Jr.; Michael P. Visconti, III
H04N 5/225 (2006.01)
H04N 5/232 (2006.01) (57) ABSTRACT
(52) U.S. Cl. Systems and methods are disclosed herein that generally
CPC ............ H04N 5/232 (2013.01); H04N 5/2327 involve a camera system including a high-quality lens which
(2013.01); H04N 5/23206 (2013.01); H04N is selectively attachable to a mobile device, effectively
5/23216 (2013.01); H04N 5/23241 (2013.01); replacing the mobile device's integral lens. The attachable
H04N 5/23296 (2013.01); H04N 5/23245 camera system can leverage existing features of the mobile
(2013.01) device. Such as the display, battery, storage, and sharing
(58) Field of Classification Search functions, allowing the camera system itself to be a rela
CPC ............. H04N 5/232; H04N 5/23241; H04N tively simple, lightweight, portable, and inexpensive device.
5/23216; H04N 5/23296; H04N 5/23206; The ability to selectively attach and detach the camera
H04N 5/2327; H04N 5/23245 system from the mobile device allows the camera system to
See application file for complete search history. be removed when it is desired to maintain the mobile
(56) References Cited
device's favorable weight, size, and ergonomic characteris
tics. When high quality image or video capture or increased
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS camera flexibility and functionality is desired, the camera
system can be attached to the mobile device.
4.429,972 A 2, 1984 Yamamichi et al.
6,400,903 B1 6, 2002 Conoval 11 Claims, 12 Drawing Sheets
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(56) References Cited FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS

U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS EP 145 5505 A1 9, 2004
JP H 101 3561 A 1, 1998
8,041.201 B2 10/2011 Eromaki et al. JP 2006-157398 A 6, 2006
D668,283 S 10/2012 Ohno et al. JP 2007-312297 A 11/2007
D692,042 S 10/2013 Dawes et al.
D692,939 S 1 1/2013 Huang et al.
D733,780 S 7/2015 Ang OTHER PUBLICATIONS
2001866 2. Ea. Invitation to Pay Additional Fees Partial International Search for
2004/0041911 A1 3/2004 Odagiri et al. Application No. PCT/IB2014/00 1541, issued Dec. 12, 2014 (7
2007/0280677 A1 12, 2007 Drake et al. pages).
2010, O255875 A1 10, 2010 OOZeki International Search Report and Written Opinion for Application
2012fO270599 A1 10, 2012 Mori et al. No. PCT/IB2014/00 1541, issued Mar. 5, 2015 (17 pages).
2012fO282977 A1 11, 2012 Haleluk Schmalstieg, et al. Virtual Realities, Dagstuhl Seminar 2008, Chap
2013,0002939 A1 1/2013 O’Neill ......................... 348/360 ter 2, Augmented Reality 2.0, SpringerWien New Work, 2011 (258
2013,0178245 A1 7, 2013 Kulas Pages).
2013/0222668 A1* 8, 2013 Anderson ................ 348,333.08 Yam, Sony Lens Attachments Turns Smartphone Into Serious
2013/0331148 A1* 12/2013 Brough ................. G06F 1, 1632 Camera, Tom's Guide US, Sep. 4, 2013 (Retrieved from http://
455/557 www.tomsguide.com/us/sony-qX 10-qx100-camera
2014/0132781 A1* 5, 2014 Adams et al. ............. 348,207.1 Smartphones.news-17486.html on Jan. 22, 2014) (7pages).
2014/023293.0 A1* 8, 2014 Anderson ............ GO3B 17.565
348,369 * cited by examiner
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ATTACHABLE SMARTPHONE CAMERA configured to receive power through the connector from a
mobile device when the camera system is coupled to the
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED mobile device. In some embodiments, the camera system
APPLICATIONS does not include a storage medium and is instead configured
to transmit captured image data through the connector to a
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Appli mobile device for storage on the mobile device when the
cation No. 61/809,922 filed on Apr. 9, 2013, which is hereby camera system is coupled to the mobile device. In some
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. embodiments, the camera system does not include a shutter
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button or a display screen. The connector can include at least
FIELD one of a micro-USB connector, a mini-USB connector, an
Apple R 30-pin connector, an Apple.R. Lightning port con
The present invention relates to systems and methods for nector, and a jack connector. The image sensor can have a
digitally capturing image data. resolution of at least about 10 megapixels. The lens can have
BACKGROUND 15 an adjustable focal length. The lens can be positionable in at
least a fully-retracted position and a fully-extended position.
Photo and video capture functions are some of the most The lens can include a mechanical shutter. The housing can
often used features of mobile devices such as Smartphones. have a length of less than about six centimeters, a width of
Modern mobile devices are equipped with integrated high less than about six centimeters, and a depth of less than
resolution cameras, which enable users to capture images about two centimeters. The system can include an external
and share them easily with other users over the internet. The flash connector and an external flash configured to be
images produced by Such cameras can be of relatively high electrically and mechanically coupled to the camera housing
quality when captured in a well-illuminated environment. by the external flash connector. The external flash connector
Image quality Suffers, however, when lighting is not optimal. can be disposed along an edge of the camera housing that is
In addition, the small fixed lenses with small apertures 25 opposite from an edge of the camera housing along which
typical of mobile devices limit the quality of captured the mobile device connector is disposed. The external flash
images and the creativity of the user. In the end, the connector can be disposed along an edge of the camera
capabilities of mobile device cameras are lacking as com housing that is adjacent to an edge of the camera housing
pared with dedicated digital cameras. along which the mobile device connector is disposed. The
Dedicated digital cameras (e.g., compact point-and-shoot 30 system can include a cradle configured to receive at least a
cameras and digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras) are portion of a mobile device. The cradle can include a base and
capable of taking high quality images in varying lighting four sidewalls that define a recess which is a substantial
conditions and can be outfitted with a wide range of fixed negative of at least a portion of a mobile device. The cradle
and movable lenses. These cameras, however, lack the can be configured to receive at least a portion of a mobile
portability and convenience of typical mobile devices, and 35 device in an interference fit. The cradle can be formed from
are not well equipped for sharing images via email, text an elastomeric material. The system can include a platform
message, Social media, and so forth. formed on or attached to the camera housing and configured
Accordingly, a need exists for a system with the porta to abut a sidewall of a mobile device when the camera
bility, convenience, and connectivity of a mobile device and system is coupled to the mobile device. The platform can
the image quality, flexibility, and performance of a dedicated 40 include one or more connection features configured to
digital camera. mechanically couple the camera system to a mobile device.
The connection features can include at least one of a magnet,
SUMMARY a hook, a strap, and a screw.
In some embodiments, a method of capturing image data
Systems and methods are disclosed herein that generally 45 includes coupling a camera system having a camera hous
involve a camera system including a high-quality lens which ing, a lens, an image sensor, and no user interface to a mobile
is selectively attachable to a mobile device, effectively device having a processor, a display screen, and an input
replacing the mobile device's integral lens. The attachable device, the camera system being external to a housing of the
camera system can leverage existing features of the mobile mobile device. The method can include launching a camera
device. Such as the display, battery, storage, and sharing 50 application on the mobile device to display on the display
functions, allowing the camera system itself to be a rela screen a control for adjusting a parameter of the camera
tively simple, lightweight, portable, and inexpensive device. system and a viewfinder comprising a real-time stream of
The ability to selectively attach and detach the camera images received by the image sensor through the lens. The
system from the mobile device allows the camera system to method can include actuating the control using the input
be removed when it is desired to maintain the mobile 55 device of the mobile device to cause the processor of the
device's favorable weight, size, and ergonomic characteris mobile device to send an instruction to the camera system to
tics. When high quality image or video capture or increased adjust the parameter. The method can include actuating a
camera flexibility and functionality is desired, the camera shutter control of the mobile device to cause the processor
system can be attached to the mobile device. of the mobile device to send an instruction to the camera
In some embodiments, a camera system includes a camera 60 system to perform an image capture operation, said image
housing, a lens mounted in the housing and configured to capture operation comprising generating image data using
direct light onto an image sensor disposed within the hous the image sensor of the camera system and transmitting the
ing, and a mobile device connector configured to mechani generated image data to the mobile device for storage or
cally and electrically couple the camera system to a mobile processing. The parameter can include at least one of shutter
device. In some embodiments, the camera system does not 65 speed, aperture size, Zoom, focus, and flash setting. The
include a user interface. In some embodiments, the camera image data can include at least one of still image data, video
system does not include a power source and is instead image data, and video audio data captured by a microphone.
US 9,503,625 B2
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In some embodiments, a method of capturing image data FIG. 1 is a rear view of a camera system coupled to a
using a camera system coupled to a mobile device is mobile device;
provided, the camera system being external to a housing of FIG. 2 is a front view of the camera system and mobile
the mobile device and having a camera housing, a lens, an device of FIG. 1;
image sensor, a lens controller, a connector, and no user 5 FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the camera system
interface, the mobile device having a processor, a display and mobile device of FIG. 1;
screen, and an input device. The method can include, using FIG. 4A is a side view of the camera system of FIG. 1 with
the processor of the mobile device, executing a camera the lens in a retracted position;
application to display on the display Screen of the mobile FIG. 4B is a side view of the camera system of FIG. 1 with
device one or more controls for adjusting parameters of the 10
the lens in an extended position;
camera system. The method can include, using the processor FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a camera system with a
of the mobile device, executing the camera application to male connector, shown with the lens in an extended con
display on the display screen of the mobile device a real figuration;
time stream of images captured by the image sensor through FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the camera system of
the lens and transmitted to the mobile device through the 15
FIG. 5A, shown with the lens in a retracted configuration;
connector Such that the display Screen acts as a viewfinder
for the camera system. The method can include receiving, FIG. 5C is a front view of the camera system of FIG. 5A:
via the input device, a user instruction to adjust a parameter FIG.5D is a rear view of the camera system of FIG. 5A:
of the camera system and sending an instruction to adjust the FIG. 6A is a perspective view of a camera system with a
parameter of the camera system from the processor to the female connector, shown with the lens in an extended
lens controller via the connector. The method can include configuration;
receiving, via the input device, a user instruction to perform FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the camera system of
an image capture operation and sending an instruction to FIG. 6A, shown with the lens in a retracted configuration;
perform an image capture operation from the processor to FIG. 6C is a front view of the camera system of FIG. 6A:
the lens controller via the connector. The method can include 25 FIG. 6D is a rear view of the camera system of FIG. 6A:
receiving, at the processor of the mobile device, image data FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a camera system with a
captured through the lens by the image sensor of the camera male jack connector, shown with the lens in an extended
system, and storing the received image data in a storage unit configuration;
of the mobile device. The image data can include at least one FIG. 7B is a perspective view of a camera system with a
of still image data, video image data, and video audio data 30 female jack connector, shown with the lens in a retracted
captured by a microphone. The display Screen can be a configuration;
touch-enabled display and the input device can include a FIG. 8A is a front view of a camera system with an
touch sensor of the touch-enabled display. external flash accessory;
In some embodiments, a method of capturing image data FIG. 8B is a front view of another camera system with an
using a camera system attached to a mobile device is 35 external flash accessory;
provided, the camera system being external to a housing of FIG. 9A is a front view of a camera system with a mobile
the mobile device and having a camera housing, a lens, an device cradle;
image sensor, a processor, a connector, and no user interface, FIG.9B is a rear view of the camera system of FIG. 9A
the mobile device having a display screen. The method can coupled to a mobile device:
include receiving, at the processor of the camera system, an 40 FIG. 9C is a perspective view of the camera system of
instruction from the attached mobile device to adjust a FIG. 9A coupled to a mobile device:
parameter of the camera system. The method can include, in FIG. 9D is a front view of the mobile device cradle of
response to said instruction, adjusting the parameter of the FIG.9A;
camera system. The method can include transmitting a FIG.9E is a perspective view of the mobile device cradle
real-time feed of images captured through the lens by the 45 of FIG. 9A:
image sensor to the attached mobile device for display as a FIG. 10A is a front view of a camera system with a mobile
viewfinder on the display screen of the mobile device. The device platform:
method can include receiving, at the processor of the camera FIG. 10B is a rear view of the camera system of FIG. 10A
system, an instruction from the attached mobile device to coupled to a mobile device:
perform an image capture operation. The method can 50 FIG. 10C is a perspective view of the camera system of
include, in response to said instruction, performing an image FIG. 10A coupled to a mobile device;
capture operation using the lens and the image sensor. The FIG. 10D is a front view of the mobile device platform of
method can include transmitting to the attached mobile FIG. 10A:
device, via the connector, image data captured through the FIG. 10E is a perspective view of the mobile device
lens by the image sensor during the image capture operation. 55 platform of FIG. 10A:
The image data can include at least one of still image data, FIG. 11A is a schematic view of a user interface with a
Video image data, and video audio data captured by a camera application icon being selected by a user;
microphone. The parameter can include at least one of FIG. 11B is a schematic view of the user interface of FIG.
shutter speed, aperture size, Zoom, focus, and flash setting. 11A with a Zoom control button being selected by a user;
The present invention further provides devices, systems, 60 FIG. 11C is a schematic view of the user interface of FIG.
and methods as claimed. 11A with a Zoom control slider being actuated by a user;
FIG. 11D is a schematic view of the user interface of FIG.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 11A with an aperture control button being selected by a user;
FIG. 11E is a schematic view of the user interface of FIG.
The invention will be more fully understood from the 65 11A with an aperture control slider being actuated by a user;
following detailed description taken in conjunction with the FIG. 11F is a schematic view of the user interface of FIG.
accompanying drawings, in which: 11A with a shutter control button being selected by a user
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FIG. 11G is a schematic view of the user interface of FIG. for processing, storage, sharing, etc. The illustrated camera
11A with a shutter control slider being actuated by a user; system 100 thus provides a simple, compact, lightweight,
FIG. 11H is a schematic view of the user interface of FIG. and inexpensive solution that significantly improves the
11A with a shutter button being actuated by a user; and photographic capabilities of the mobile device 102.
FIG. 12 is a flow chart of one exemplary method of 5 The camera system 100 and the mobile device 102 are
capturing image data. illustrated in more detail in the schematic block diagram
shown in FIG. 3. The illustrated mobile device 102 includes
DETAILED DESCRIPTION a processor 120 which controls the operation of the mobile
device, for example by executing an operating system (OS),
Systems and methods are disclosed herein that generally 10 device drivers, application programs, and so forth. The
involve a camera system including a high-quality lens which processor 120 can include any type of microprocessor or
is selectively attachable to a mobile device, effectively central processing unit (CPU), including programmable
replacing the mobile device's integral lens. The attachable general-purpose or special-purpose microprocessors and/or
camera system can leverage existing features of the mobile any of a variety of proprietary or commercially-available
device. Such as the display, battery, storage, and sharing 15 single or multi-processor systems. The mobile device 102
functions, allowing the camera system itself to be a rela also includes a memory 122, which provides temporary or
tively simple, lightweight, portable, and inexpensive device. permanent storage for code to be executed by the processor
The ability to selectively attach and detach the camera 120 or for data that is processed by the processor. The
system from the mobile device allows the camera system to memory 122 can include read-only memory (ROM), flash
be removed when it is desired to maintain the mobile memory, one or more varieties of random access memory
device's favorable weight, size, and ergonomic characteris (RAM), and/or a combination of memory technologies. The
tics. When high quality image or video capture or increased various elements of the mobile device 102 are coupled to a
camera flexibility and functionality is desired, the camera bus system 124. The illustrated bus system 124 is an
system can be attached to the mobile device. The systems abstraction that represents any one or more separate physical
and methods disclosed herein can thus allow a user to avoid 25 busses, communication lines/interfaces, and/or multi-drop
having to carry both a mobile device and a dedicated digital or point-to-point connections, connected by appropriate
camera. Instead, the user can capture high quality photos and bridges, adapters, and/or controllers.
Videos using just their mobile device and a lightweight, The mobile device 102 also includes a storage device 126,
portable camera system. a battery or other power source 128, a network interface 130,
Certain exemplary embodiments will now be described to 30 one or more hardware buttons 106, a touch-enabled elec
provide an overall understanding of the principles of the tronic display 104, a microphone 132, a flash 108, and a
structure, function, manufacture, and use of the methods, peripheral interface 110.
systems, and devices disclosed herein. One or more The storage device 126 can include any conventional
examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accom medium for storing data in a non-volatile and/or non
panying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand 35 transient manner. The storage device 126 can thus hold data
that the methods, systems, and devices specifically described and/or instructions in a persistent state (i.e., the value is
herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are retained despite interruption of power to the mobile device
non-limiting exemplary embodiments and that the scope of 200). The storage device 126 can include one or more hard
the present invention is defined solely by the claims. The disk drives, flash memories, USB drives, optical drives,
features illustrated or described in connection with one 40 various media disks or cards, and/or any combination
exemplary embodiment may be combined with the features thereof and can be directly connected to the other compo
of other embodiments. Such modifications and variations are nents of the mobile device 102 or remotely connected
intended to be included within the scope of the present thereto, such as over a network. The battery 128 provides
invention. operating power for the mobile device 102 and, optionally,
FIGS. 1-2 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a cam 45 for the camera system 100 as discussed further below. The
era system 100 that is configured for use with a mobile network interface 130 enables the mobile device 102 to
device 102. The mobile device 102 can be any of a variety communicate with remote devices (e.g., computer systems
of well-known devices, including cellphones, Smartphones, or other mobile devices) over a network. Exemplary net
tablet computers, laptop computers, hand-held computers, work interfaces include cellular voice and/or data network
personal computers, music players, and the like. In the 50 transceivers, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and IR
illustrated embodiment, the mobile device 102 is a smart transceivers. The hardware buttons 106 can be actuated by
phone that includes a touch-enabled display 104, one or a user to provide input or otherwise interact with the mobile
more hardware buttons 106, an integrated flash 108, a device 102. The touch-enabled electronic display 104 dis
peripheral interface 110, and a housing 112. plays images, including a graphical user interface, in accor
The camera system 100 generally includes a housing 114 55 dance with instructions received from the processor 120.
in which a lens 116 is mounted. The housing 114 and the The display 104 can also receive user inputs to allow the
other components of the camera system 100 are external to user to interact with the mobile device 102. The microphone
the housing of the mobile device 102. The camera system 132 receives and converts acoustic energy into electronic
100 also includes a mobile device interface 118 through signals for processing and/or storage by the mobile device
which the camera system can communicate with the mobile 60 102. The flash 108 is a light source (e.g., one or more LEDs
device 102. Notably, the illustrated camera system 100 does or incandescent bulbs) that can be actuated by the processor
not include various features which are typical of a dedicated 120 to illuminate a scene in connection with photo or video
digital camera, Such as a display screen, shutter button, capture. The peripheral interface 110 facilitates battery
control pad, or other user interface. Instead, the user inter charging and communication between the mobile device 102
face is implemented by the mobile device 102. The camera 65 and various input or output devices operatively coupled
system 100 is controlled by the mobile device 102, and can thereto, including the camera system 100. The peripheral
transmit captured images and video to the mobile device 102 interface 110 can be a wireless or wired connection with
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appropriate buffers, amplifiers, and so forth. In the case of a Some embodiments, the lens can be adjusted to a focal length
wired connection, the peripheral interface 110 can include a of at least 35 mm, and preferably at least 70 mm, and
physical connector with one or more electrical contacts. preferably at least 150 mm. The lens 116 can include manual
Exemplary connectors include micro-USB, mini-USB, or automatic Zoom functionality. The lens 116 can include
Apple R 30-pin, Apple(R) Lightning port, and stereo, mono, one or more motors, actuators, gears, etc. for adjusting the
or multi-conductor “headphone' or jack’ connectors. focal length, aperture size, shutter speed, and other param
It will be appreciated that the illustrated mobile device eters of the lens. The lens 116 can include a mechanical
102 is merely exemplary, and that the mobile device can shutter. In some embodiments, the housing 114 can include
include fewer or more components that what is shown and a modular lens receiver Such that a user can attach any of a
described herein. 10 variety of lenses to the camera system 100. Exemplary
The illustrated camera system 100 includes a housing 114, lenses 116 include prime lenses, normal lenses, wide-angle
a lens 116, an image sensor 134, a processor or lens lenses, fisheye lenses, telephoto lenses, Zoom lenses,
controller 136, and a mobile device interface 118. The anamorphic lenses, catadioptric lenses, lenses of varying
various elements of the camera system 100 are coupled to a focal lengths or varying ranges of focal lengths, etc. In some
bus system 138. The illustrated bus system 138 is an 15 embodiments, the lens 116 can have high speed autofocus.
abstraction that represents any one or more separate physical The lens 116 can have an adjustable aperture (e.g., f/1.4,
busses, communication lines/interfaces, and/or multi-drop f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16, etc.) and an adjustable shutter
or point-to-point connections, connected by appropriate speed (e.g., /1000 s, /500 s, /250 S. /125 s, /60 s, /30 S. /15 S.
bridges, adapters, and/or controllers. /s S. /4 s, /2 s, 1 S, etc.). In some embodiments, the lens can
The housing 114 can be formed from metal (e.g., a be adjusted to an aperture of at least f/4, and preferably at
lightweight alloy), plastic, or any other material or combi least f/2.8, and preferably at least f/1.4.
nation of materials. The size of the housing 114 can be The image sensor 134 can be or can include any of a
selected based on various parameters, such as the size of the variety of known devices configured to convert an optical
lens 116 or based on the size of the mobile device(s) 102 image into an electronic signal. Exemplary image sensors
with which the camera system 100 is designed to operate. In 25 134 include charge-coupled devices (CCD) and active pixel
Some embodiments, the housing 114 can have a width sensors in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor
approximately equal to the width of the mobile device 102, (CMOS) and N-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS)
a length approximately equal to said width, and a thickness technologies. In some embodiments, the image sensor 134
approximately equal to the thickness of the mobile device. has a resolution of at least about 10 megapixels. The image
In some embodiments, the camera system 100 can be 30 sensor 134 can be configured to capture full color still and
slightly thicker than the mobile device 102 to accommodate Video images. In some embodiments, the image sensor 134
a larger lens. In an exemplary embodiment, the housing 114 is configured to capture full 1080p high definition video. In
can have a length of less than about six centimeters, a width Some embodiments, the image sensor 134 is a full-frame
of less than about six centimeters, and a thickness of less image sensor.
than about two centimeters. In another exemplary embodi 35 The lens controller or processor 136 is configured to
ment, the housing 114 can have a length of about one adjust various parameters of the lens 116 and/or image
centimeter greater than the external diameter of the lens 116 sensor 134 based on commands received from the mobile
and a width of about one centimeter greater than the external device 102. The lens controller 136 can adjust the focal
diameter of the lens. In some embodiments, the camera length, aperture size, shutter speed, and so forth of the lens
system 100 can be relatively lightweight. For example, the 40 116.
camera system 100 can weigh less than about 150 grams. The mobile device interface 118 facilitates communica
The lens 116 includes one or more optical elements tion between the camera system 100 and the mobile device
configured to direct light onto the image sensor 134. The 102. The mobile device interface 118 can be a wireless or
lens 116 can be partially or fully retractable, as shown in wired connection with appropriate buffers, amplifiers, and so
FIGS. 4A-4B. In particular, the lens 116 can be positionable 45 forth. In the case of a wired connection, the mobile device
in a first, fully-retracted position (shown in FIG. 4A) in interface 118 can include a physical connector with one or
which the lens is partially or fully retracted into the housing more electrical contacts. The physical connector can elec
114. The lens 116 can also be positionable in a second, trically and mechanically couple the camera system 100 to
fully-extended position (shown in FIG. 4B) in which the lens the mobile device 102. Exemplary connectors include
at least partially extends out of the housing 114. The lens 116 50 micro-USB, mini-USB, Apple(R) 30-pin, Apple(R) Lightning
can also be positionable in any of a variety of positions port, and stereo, mono, or multi-conductor "headphone' or
between said first and second positions. The lens 116 can be jack’ connectors. Other exemplary connectors include
configured to automatically transition to the first position forthcoming internationally standardized universal connec
when the camera system 100 is disconnected from the tors for mobile devices. In some embodiments, the connec
mobile device 102. To that end, the camera system 100 can 55 tor can be complementary to the connector type used in the
include a capacitor or battery to provide power for retracting mobile device 102. In other words, when the peripheral
the lens 116 when the camera system is disconnected from interface 110 of the mobile device 102 includes a female
the mobile device 102. The lens 116 can also be configured connector, the mobile device interface 118 of the camera
to automatically transition to the second position when the system 100 can include a male connector and Vice versa. In
camera system 100 is connected to the mobile device 102. 60 other embodiments, the mobile device 102 and the camera
In some embodiments, the lens 116 is a telescoping lens. system 100 can include matching connector types (e.g., male
The lens 116 can have a fixed focal length oran adjustable and male or female and female), in which case an interme
focal length. For example, the lens can have a fixed focal diate cord, dongle, or adapter can be included to couple the
length of 12 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, or any other value, mobile device 102 to the camera system 100. The mobile
or a focal length that is adjustable between 55 mm and 200 65 device and peripheral interfaces 118, 110 can provide power
mm, between 18 mm and 200 mm, between 75 mm and 300 and data connections between the camera system 100 and
mm, between 12 mm and 1200 mm, or any other range. In the mobile device 102. Accordingly, the camera system 100
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can be powered by the mobile device 102, can receive mobile device 102 and/or by an accessory charger similar or
control instructions from the mobile device, and can send identical to that used to charge the mobile device battery. In
captured image, video, and/or audio data to the mobile embodiments in which the camera system 100 includes its
device. own battery, the camera system can be configured to use the
In some embodiments, the connector can be rotatable internal battery initially and to switch to the mobile device
about one or more axes relative to the housing 114 such that battery when the internal battery is depleted.
the lens 116 can be aimed in any of a variety of directions In the illustrated embodiment, images captured by the
when the camera system 100 is coupled to the mobile device image sensor 134 are communicated to the mobile device
102. For example, the lens 116 can be aimed in a direction 102 via the mobile device interface 118 for processing by the
that is opposite the direction in which the display 106 faces 10
mobile device's processor 120 and storage in the mobile
as shown in the drawings, or the connector can be rotated device's storage unit 126. In some embodiments, instead of
such that the lens 116 is aimed in the same direction that the
display faces. The connector can also be rotated to aim the or in addition to using the mobile device's processor 120 and
lens 116 in any other direction relative to the mobile device storage 126, the camera system 100 can include on-board
102 (e.g., up, down, left, right, etc.). 15 processing and/or storage functions. For example, the cam
In some embodiments, the connector can be coupled to era system's processor 136 can be configured to perform
the mobile device 102 in multiple orientations. For example, image processing operations on raw image data captured by
the camera system 100 can be connected to the mobile the image sensor 134. The camera system 100 can also
device 102 such that the lens faces forward as shown, or can include a storage unit (e.g., a removable or embedded
be connected in an opposite orientation Such that the lens memory or media card) for storing images and video cap
instead faces rearward. A user can thus quickly change tured by the image sensor 134.
between a front-facing lens and a rear-facing lens (or vice It will be appreciated that the illustrated camera system
versa) simply by disconnecting the camera system, rotating 100 is merely exemplary, and that the camera system can
it 180 degrees, and reattaching it to the mobile device 102. include fewer or more components that what is shown and
FIGS. 5A-5D illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a 25 described herein. For example, the camera system 100 can
camera system 500 with a male lightning port connector 518 optionally include a microphone or any other component
that protrudes from the housing 514 and is configured to typically found in a digital camera. In some embodiments,
mate with a corresponding female lightning port of a mobile the camera system 100 can have all of the features of a
device. The camera system 500 is shown with the lens 516 typical high quality compact or DSLR camera, just without
extended in FIG. 5A and retracted in FIG.S.B. FIGS. SC and 30 a user interface. By way of further example, the camera
5D illustrate front and rear views, respectively, of the camera system 100 can optionally include an integral flash 142, or
system 500 of FIGS. 5A and 5B. a flash interface 144 configured to physically and/or opera
FIGS. 6A-6D illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a tively couple the camera system to an external flash 146.
camera system 600 with a female lightning port connector FIGS. 8A-8B illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a
618 that is recessed into the housing 614. The female 35 camera system 100 with an external flash 146. The external
connector 618 of the camera system 600 can be configured flash 146 includes a housing 148 with a light source 150
to mate with a corresponding female lightning port of a (e.g., one or more LEDs or incandescent bulbs) that can be
mobile device via an intermediate male-male adapter cable actuated to illuminate a scene in connection with photo or
or plug (not shown). The camera system 600 is shown with video capture. The external flash 146 can also include a
the lens 616 extended in FIG. 6A and retracted in FIG. 6B. 40 capacitor, battery, or other power source to power the light
FIGS. 6C and 6D illustrate front and rear views, respec source 150. The external flash 146 can be mechanically and
tively, of the camera system 600 of FIGS. 6A and 6B. In electrically coupled to the camera system 100 by any of a
Some embodiments, the camera system can include a female variety of connectors, including micro-USB, mini-USB,
connector to allow the camera system to couple with a Apple R 30-pin, Apple(R) Lightning port, and stereo, mono,
mobile device having a male connector. The camera system 45 or multi-conductor “headphone' or jack’ connectors. The
can also be supplied with a male-male adapter to allow the camera system 100 can include an external flash interface
camera system to also couple with a mobile device having 144 disposed on an edge of the housing 114 which is
a female connector. opposite to the edge on which the mobile device interface
FIG. 7A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a camera 118 is disposed, as shown in FIG. 8A. Alternatively, or in
system 700 with a male jack connector 718. The male 50 addition, the camera system 100 can include an external
connector 718 of the camera system 700 can be configured flash interface 144 disposed on an edge of the housing which
to mate with a corresponding female jack connector of the is adjacent to the edge on which the mobile device interface
mobile device. 118 is disposed, as shown in FIG. 8B. The camera system
FIG. 7B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a camera 100 can provide power and control instructions or signals to
system 700' with a female jack connector 718'. The female 55 the external flash 146 through the external flash interface
connector 718 of the camera system 700" can be configured 144.
to mate with a female jack connector of the mobile device As noted above, the camera system 100 can be mechani
via an intermediate male-male adapter cable or plug 740. cally and electrically coupled, connected, and/or attached to
Referring again to FIG. 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the mobile device 102 via a connector system configured to
power is supplied to the camera system 100 by the battery 60 mate the peripheral interface 110 of the mobile device with
128 of the mobile device 102 through an electrical connec the mobile device interface 118 of the camera system. This
tion between the mobile device interface 118 and the periph connection can be the sole connection between the camera
eral interface 110. In some embodiments, instead of or in system 100 and the mobile device 102, or can be replaced or
addition to receiving power from the mobile device 102, the augmented by one or more other connection systems. Such
camera system 100 can include an on-board battery or other 65 connection systems can help stabilize the camera system 100
power source. The battery of the camera system 100 can be relative to the mobile device 102 for higher quality image
rechargeable and can be charged by the battery 128 of the and video capture.
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For example, as shown in FIG.9A, the camera system 100 coupled to the mobile device 102. A user can also launch the
can include a cradle 152 configured to receive at least a application by selecting a camera application icon 158 as
portion of the housing 112 of the mobile device 102. The shown in FIG. 11A.
cradle 152 can be formed integrally with the housing 114 of As shown in FIG. 11B, the user interface can include a
the camera system 100 or can be coupled thereto using any 5 capture button 160 which can be actuated by a user to
of a variety of attachment techniques, such as adhesives, capture a still image or, when in a video capture mode, to
screws, interference fits, threaded connections, Sonic-weld start or stop recording of video. The user interface can also
ing, electronic connectors of the type described above, etc. include a viewfinder display area 162 where a real-time feed
In the illustrated embodiment, the cradle 152 includes a base 10
of images captured by the image sensor 134 can be dis
with four sidewalls that define a cavity which is substantially played. The user interface can also include a toolbar 164
a negative of the external dimensions of a lower portion of with a plurality of buttons for selecting various functions of
the mobile device 102. The cradle 152 can be formed of an the camera system 100. The toolbar 164 can be displayed
elastomeric material Such as silicone and can dimensioned to along a vertical edge of the mobile device's display Screen
receive the mobile device 102 in a slight interference fit, 15 104, as shown in FIG. 11B, or in any other orientation or
Such that friction acts to maintain attachment between the position on the display screen. In the illustrated embodi
mobile device and the camera system 100. The camera ment, the toolbar 164 includes a Zoom button 166, an
system 100 is shown with an attached mobile device 102 in aperture button 168, a shutter speed button 170, a flash
FIGS. 9B-9C. As shown in FIGS. 9D-9E, the cradle 152 can button 172, and settings button 174, though it will be
be selectively attachable to the camera system 100, and can appreciated that fewer or more buttons can be included in the
include a connector 153 for mating with the mobile device toolbar.
interface 118 of the camera system and a connector 155 for As shown in FIGS. 11B-11C, selection of the Zoom button
mating with the peripheral interface 110 of the mobile 166 by a user causes a Zoom slider control 176 to be
device 102. The cradle 152 can thus serve as an intermediate displayed along a horizontal edge of the display screen 104.
coupling between the camera system 100 and the mobile 25 The user can swipe left or right on the Zoom slider control
device 102. Alternatively, the cradle 152 can serve as a 176 to Zoom in or out. When the slider control 176 is
pass-through coupling such that a male connector of the actuated by a user, the processor 120 sends a signal through
mobile device 102 or the camera system 100 extends the peripheral interface 110 and the mobile device interface
through the cradle to engage the counterpart device. 118 to the lens controller 136 instructing the lens controller
By way of further example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the 30 to adjust the Zoom of the lens 116.
camera system 100 can include a platform 154 configured to As shown in FIG. 11D-11E, selection of the aperture
abut a sidewall of the mobile device 102 when the camera button 168 by a user causes an aperture slider control 178 to
system is attached to the mobile device. The platform 154 be displayed along a horizontal edge of the display Screen
can be formed integrally with the housing 114 of the camera 104. The user can swipe left or right on the aperture slider
system 100 or can be coupled thereto using any of a variety 35 178 to increase or decrease the lens aperture size. When the
of attachment techniques, such as adhesives, screws, inter slider control 178 is actuated by a user, the processor 120
ference fits, threaded connections, Sonic-welding, etc. The sends a signal through the peripheral interface 110 and the
platform 154 can include one or more connection features mobile device interface 118 to the lens controller 136
156 configured to mechanically couple the camera system instructing the lens controller to adjust the aperture of the
100 to the mobile device 102. In some embodiments, the 40 lens 116.
connection features 156 can include magnets configured to As shown in FIG. 11 F-11G, selection of the shutter speed
exert an attractive force on the mobile device's chassis or button 170 by a user causes an shutter speed slider control
other metal components. The mobile device 102 can also 180 to be displayed along a horizontal edge of the display
include counterpart magnets Such that the platform 154 and screen 104. The user can swipe left or right on the slider 180
the mobile device are mutually attracted to one another. 45 to increase or decrease the lens shutter speed. When the
Various other connection features can be used instead or in slider control 180 is actuated by a user, the processor 120
addition, including hooks, straps, screws, and so forth. The sends a signal through the peripheral interface 110 and the
camera system 100 is shown with an attached mobile device mobile device interface 118 to the lens controller 136
102 in FIGS. 10B-10C. As shown in FIGS. 10D-10E, the instructing the lens controller to adjust the shutter speed of
platform 154 can be selectively attachable to the camera 50 the lens 116.
system 100, and can include a connector 157 formating with Selection of the flash button 172 can cause various
the mobile device interface 118 of the camera system and a controls for adjusting the flash 108/142/146 to be displayed,
connector 159 for mating with the peripheral interface 110 Such as controls for turning the flash off turning the flash on,
of the mobile device 102. The platform 154 can thus serve setting the flash to an automatic mode, adjusting the inten
as an intermediate coupling between the camera system 100 55 sity of the flash, adjusting the timing of the flash, etc.
and the mobile device 102. Alternatively, the platform 154 Selection of the settings button 174 can cause various
can serve as a pass-through coupling Such that a male controls for adjusting the camera system 100 to be dis
connector of the mobile device 102 or the camera system played, such as controls for selecting whether or not to use
100 extends through the platform to engage the counterpart an on-board storage of the camera system, updating the
device. 60 camera application Software, changing the resolution or
The camera system 100 can include or can be provided Video quality settings of the camera system, etc.
with a software application installed on the mobile device The user interface can also include controls for adjusting
102 to provide a user interface through which a user can use luminosity, applying special effects, and turning automatic
the camera system and adjust various parameters of the focusing on or off. If the camera system 100 includes an
camera system Such as focus, Zoom, aperture, shutter speed, 65 onboard battery or memory, the user interface can display
flash, etc. In some embodiments, the application can be indicators showing the amount of battery life remaining or
launched automatically when the camera system 100 is the amount of free memory space remaining.
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Once the user has adjusted the camera system 100 to the instructions can instruct the camera system 100 to adjust
desired settings, or at any other desired time, the user can various parameters of the lens 116, image sensor 134, flash
actuate the capture button 160 to capture a still image, to 142/146, etc.
start video recording, or to stop video recording if video In step S1206, user interface controls of the camera
recording has already begun. Upon actuation of the capture application software can be actuated using the touch enabled
button 160, the processor 120 sends instructions to the display 104 or the hardware buttons 106 of the mobile
camera system, via the peripheral interface 110 and the device 102 to perform an image capture operation (e.g., to
mobile device interface 118 to perform an image capture capture a still image or a video). The processor 120 of the
operation. The captured image or video can then be trans mobile device 102 can receive user inputs to the camera
mitted to the mobile device 102 for display or playback on 10 application Software and transmit corresponding instructions
the user interface. to the camera system 100. For example, the processor 120
FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary method of operating the can send instructions to the lens controller 136 of the camera
camera system 100 and mobile device 102. While various system 100 through the peripheral interface 110 and the
methods disclosed herein may be shown in relation to a mobile device interface 118. The instructions can instruct the
flowchart or flowcharts, it should be noted that any ordering 15 camera system 100 to capture an image, start video capture,
of method steps implied by such flowcharts or the descrip stop video capture, etc. When a flash function is enabled, the
tion thereof is not to be construed as limiting the method to processor 120 can instruct the camera system 100 to actuate
performing the steps in that order. Rather, the various steps an onboard flash 142 or an external flash 146 coupled
of each of the methods disclosed herein can be performed in thereto. Alternatively, or in addition, the processor 120 can
any of a variety of sequences. In addition, as the illustrated actuate the flash 108 of the mobile device 102.
flowchart(s) are merely exemplary embodiments, various In step S1208, image data captured by the camera system
other methods that include additional steps or include fewer 100 can be stored on a local memory of the camera system
steps than illustrated are also within the scope of the present or transmitted to the mobile device 102 for storage in the
invention. mobile device's storage unit 126. As used herein, image data
The illustrated method begins at step S1200, in which the 25 can include still image data, video image data, and audio
camera system 100 is coupled to the mobile device 102, for components of a video captured using a microphone (e.g., a
example by inserting a male electrical connector of the microphone of the camera system 100 or the mobile devices
camera system into a counterpart female connector of the microphone 132). In some embodiments, captured image
mobile device. Coupling the camera system 100 to the data is transmitted through the mobile device interface 118
mobile device 102 can also include positioning the mobile 30 to the peripheral interface 110 of the mobile device 102 for
device within a cradle 152 of the camera system, or attach storage on the mobile device.
ing a platform 154 of the camera system to the mobile device In step S1210, the mobile device 102 can be used to
using magnetic attraction or some other attachment mecha process, edit, or share image data stored on the mobile
nism 156. device or on the camera system 100.
In step S1202, camera application software is launched. 35 The various functions performed by the camera software
The software can be launched automatically when the cam application can be logically described as being performed by
era system 100 is coupled to the mobile device 102 (e.g., in one or more modules. It will be appreciated that such
response to completion of a circuit when the camera system modules can be implemented in hardware, Software, or a
is mechanically and electrically attached to the mobile combination thereof. It will further be appreciated that,
device, or in response to a signal received by the processor 40 when implemented in Software, modules can be part of a
120 of the mobile device indicating that the camera system single program or one or more separate programs, and can
has been coupled). The software can also be launched be implemented in a variety of contexts (e.g., as part of an
manually by user selection of a camera application icon 158 operating system, a device driver, a standalone application,
using the touch-enabled display 104 or a hardware button and/or combinations thereof). In addition, software embody
106 of the mobile device. The camera system 100 can be 45 ing one or more modules can be stored as an executable
configured to communicate image data captured by the program on one or more non-transitory computer-readable
image sensor 134 in real time to the mobile device 102 via storage mediums.
the mobile device interface 118 and the peripheral interface Although the invention has been described by reference to
110 to allow the mobile device to serve as a viewfinder for specific embodiments, it should be understood that numer
the camera system (e.g., by displaying the real-time feed in 50 ous changes may be made within the spirit and scope of the
an area 162 of the user interface). In other words, a real-time inventive concepts described. Accordingly, it is intended that
image of the scene at which the lens 116 is directed, as the invention not be limited to the described embodiments,
received and/or processed by the image sensor 134, can be but that it have the full scope defined by the language of the
displayed on the display screen 104 of the mobile device following claims.
102. 55 The invention claimed is:
In step S1204, user interface controls of the camera 1. A camera system, comprising:
application software can be actuated using the touch enabled a camera housing:
display 104 or the hardware buttons 106 of the mobile a lens mounted in the housing and configured to direct
device 102 to adjust various settings such as focus, Zoom, light onto an image sensor disposed within the housing,
aperture, shutter speed, flash, luminosity, still image capture 60 the lens having an adjustable focal length, aperture, and
mode, video capture mode, etc., as described above. The shutter speed and being positionable in at least a
processor 120 of the mobile device 102 can receive user fully-retracted position and a fully-extended position;
inputs to the camera application Software and transmit a power source configured to power extension and retrac
corresponding instructions to the camera system 100. For tion of the lens, wherein the power source automati
example, the processor 120 can send instructions to the lens 65 cally retracts the lens when the camera system is
controller 136 of the camera system 100 through the periph disconnected from a mobile device, the power source
eral interface 110 and the mobile device interface 118. The comprising at least one of a battery and a capacitor,
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a cradle configured to receive at least a portion of a mobile USB connector, an Apple(R) 30-pin connector, an Apple(R)
device, the cradle comprising a base and four sidewalls Lightning port connector, and a jack connector.
that define a recess which is negative of at least a 5. The camera system of claim 1, wherein the image
portion of a mobile device and being configured to sensor has a resolution of at least about 10 megapixels.
receive a mobile device in an interference fit; and 6. The camera system of claim 1, wherein the lens has a
a mobile device connector at least partially disposed mechanical shutter.
within the cradle and configured to mechanically and 7. The camera system of claim 1, wherein the housing has
electrically couple the camera system to a mobile a length of less than about six centimeters, a width of less
device; than about six centimeters, and a depth of less than about
10 two centimeters.
wherein the housing has a length of 1 cm greater than an 8. The camera system of claim 1, further comprising an
external diameter of the lens and wherein the housing external flash connector and an external flash configured to
has a width of 1 cm greater than the external diameter be electrically and mechanically coupled to the camera
of the lens; and
wherein the camera system does not include a user housing by the external flash connector.
interface. 15 9. The camera system of claim 8, wherein the external
2. The camera system of claim 1, wherein the camera flash connector is disposed along an edge of the camera
system does not include a storage medium and is instead housing that is opposite from an edge of the camera housing
configured to transmit captured image data through the along which the mobile device connector is disposed.
connector to a mobile device for storage on the mobile 10. The camera system of claim 8, wherein the external
device when the camera system is coupled to the mobile flash connector is disposed along an edge of the camera
device. housing that is adjacent to an edge of the camera housing
3. The camera system of claim 1, wherein the camera along which the mobile device connector is disposed.
system does not include a shutter button or a display screen. 11. The camera system of claim 1, wherein the cradle is
formed from an elastomeric material.
4. The camera system of claim 1, wherein the connector
comprises at least one of a micro-USB connector, a mini k k k k k
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Case 4:19-cv-00229 Document 1 Filed 03/26/19 Page 1 of 6 PageID #: 1

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. and

RUI PEDRO OLIVEIRA

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

Oliveira and in support thereof alleges as follows:

headquarters at 5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75024.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

declaratory judgment of patent non-infringement.

Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.

7. There is a case or controversy as to Huawei USA’s liability to Defendant with respect to

declaratory judgment as to the infringement of those patents.

is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(c)(3) because Defendant Oliveira is a citizen of Portugal,

and no real property is involved in this action.

2014. See Exhibit 2, U.S. Patent No. 9,503,625.

about March 2018.

’625 patent based on the Huawei EnVizion 360 Camera.

16. In correspondence beginning on November 7, 2018, legal counsel representing Defendant

U.S. Patent No. 9,961,243 (“the ’243 patent”).

Camera infringes the ’243 patent.

infringes the ’243 patent.

meetings, including at https://fstoppers.com/originals/exclusive-inventor-claims-huawei-stole-

his-camera-was-patent-pending-sells-house-345345 and https://gamer4k.com/huawei-denies-

patent-theft-and-asks-to-sue-rui-pedro-oliveira/. These postings contained additional allegations

of infringement by Defendant Oliveira.

this matter is resolved, he will agree not to talk about it.”

FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Complaint as though set forth fully herein.

SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF

as though set forth fully herein.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Huawei USA respectfully prays for an order and judgment:

2. Huawei USA has not infringed U.S. Patent No. 9,503,625;

deems just and proper in these circumstances.

Dated: March 26, 2019 Respectfully submitted,

Counsel for Plaintiffs

(58) Field of Classification Search 2012fO270599 A1 10, 2012 Mori et al.

D465,504 11, 2002 Van Klinken ................ D16,203

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U.S. Patent Jul.18, 2017 Sheet 2 of 3 US D792,497 S

U.S. Patent Jul.18, 2017 Sheet 3 of 3 US D792,497 S

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