Retro-styled mobile device video production platform with integrated storage
View Patent ↗This invention is a camera accessory and storage system for smartphones consisting of a container resembling a vintage camera with internal storage space accessible via a pivotally attached door. The container features multiple mounting points, a built-in power source with charging ports, a smartphone mounting bracket, and a tripod mount. The system includes a microphone mount and accommodates various accessories such as a reel-to-reel magazine container with integrated Bluetooth speakers, detachable lens hood with embedded short-throw projector, and tablet mount. Multiple mounting point types include cold shoe mounts, threaded holes, clamp mechanisms, magnetic attachment points, and dovetail slots for attaching accessories like prop lenses, flags, and handles. The system accommodates various camera types including smartphones, GoPro and MeVo cameras, supports interchangeable branded panels with magnetic signage, houses a portable printer, and includes video booth functionality through an attachable touchscreen monitor for self-serve recording applications.
1 . A camera accessory and storage system ( 10 ) for use with a smartphone ( 15 ), comprising:
a container ( 20 ) resembling a camera, the container including at least one door ( 24 ) pivotally attached thereto to provide access to a storage space ( 26 ) within the container;
a plurality of mounting points ( 30 ) fixed with the container;
a power source ( 40 ) disposed within the storage space, the power source electrically connected with at least one charging port ( 70 );
a mounting bracket ( 50 ) projecting away from the container and configured for holding the smartphone;
a tripod mount ( 60 ) fixed with a bottom side ( 22 ) of the container; and
a microphone mount ( 80 ) fixed with the container;
whereby the container provides a vintage camera aesthetic while functioning as a versatile mobile videography platform, allowing a user to securely mount the smartphone, attach various accessories via the plurality of mounting points, power devices through the charging port, stabilize the system using the tripod mount, and capture enhanced audio with a microphone attached to the microphone mount, all while storing additional equipment within the container's storage space.
2 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the container is box-shaped.
3 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , further comprising a reel-to-reel magazine container accessory ( 90 ) removably attachable to the container, wherein the reel-to-reel magazine container accessory resembles a vintage motion picture film magazine and provides additional storage space therewithin.
4 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the microphone mount is configured to accept a prop microphone ( 100 ) resembling a classic newscaster microphone, the prop microphone housing a functional Bluetooth lavalier microphone.
5 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 4 , wherein the prop microphone includes a USB outlet ( 110 ) electrically connected to the power source when the prop microphone is attached to the microphone mount.
6 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , further comprising a detachable lens hood ( 120 ) configured to attach to the container and resemble a motion picture camera lens.
7 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , further comprising a tablet mount ( 130 ) configured to hold a tablet device ( 16 ) facing a subject being recorded, wherein the tablet device functions as a teleprompter.
8 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , further comprising interchangeable branded panels ( 140 ) attachable to an exterior ( 29 ) of the container for displaying logos or marks of organizations.
9 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , further comprising a Bluetooth-enabled portable printer ( 170 ) stored within the storage space and electrically connected to the power source.
10 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting points includes at least one cold shoe mount ( 160 ).
11 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 10 , further comprising an LED light accessory ( 150 ) removably attachable to the cold shoe mount.
12 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting points includes at least one threaded hole ( 180 ).
13 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 12 , further comprising a prop lens attachment ( 190 ) removably attachable to the threaded hole.
14 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting points includes at least one clamp mechanism ( 200 ).
15 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 14 , further comprising a flag attachment ( 210 ) removably attachable to the clamp mechanism.
16 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting points includes at least one magnetic attachment point ( 220 ).
17 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 16 , further comprising a removable branded panel ( 140 ) magnetically attachable to the magnetic attachment point.
18 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting points includes at least one dovetail slot ( 230 ).
19 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 18 , further comprising a handle attachment ( 240 ) removably attachable to the dovetail slot.
20 . The camera accessory and storage system of claim 3 , wherein the reel-to-reel magazine container accessory ( 90 ) includes at least one Bluetooth speaker ( 250 ) integrated therein for karaoke and PA applications.