Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240126154). SHOE DEVICE AND ACCESSORY PROVIDED WITH THE SHOE DEVICE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 SHOE DEVICE AND ACCESSORY PROVIDED WITH THE SHOE DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SHOE DEVICE AND ACCESSORY PROVIDED WITH THE SHOE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SHOE DEVICE AND ACCESSORY PROVIDED WITH THE SHOE DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
YOSHINOBU Okano of Saitama (JP)
SHOE DEVICE AND ACCESSORY PROVIDED WITH THE SHOE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126154 titled 'SHOE DEVICE AND ACCESSORY PROVIDED WITH THE SHOE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a shoe device that can be attached to an electronic device, with contacts for electrical connection arranged in a different direction from the attachment mechanism.
- The shoe device has a holding member and a support member for attaching to an accessory shoe device on an electronic device.
- The holding member holds a plurality of contacts that are electrically connected to the electronic device.
- The support member supports the contacts in a direction orthogonal to the attachment direction.
- Each contact has a tip end portion exposed in a different direction for contact with the electronic device, and a convex bending portion connected to the tip end portion.
- The support member supports the bending portion of each contact.
Potential Applications
The shoe device with contacts can be used in various electronic devices such as cameras, smartphones, or other devices requiring external accessories for additional functionality.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of securely attaching external accessories to electronic devices while maintaining electrical connectivity through the contacts in a reliable manner.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include easy attachment and detachment of the shoe device, stable electrical connection between the contacts and the electronic device, and versatility in using different accessories with the electronic device.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be applied in the development of new accessories for electronic devices, creating opportunities for innovative products in the consumer electronics market.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be shoe devices with contacts for electrical connection in the field of photography equipment, where external flashes or microphones are attached to cameras.
Unanswered Questions
How does the shoe device ensure proper alignment of the contacts with the electronic device for reliable electrical connection?
The shoe device may incorporate alignment mechanisms or guides to ensure the contacts are properly aligned with the corresponding connectors on the electronic device.
What materials are used in the construction of the contacts to ensure durability and conductivity?
The contacts may be made of materials such as copper or other conductive metals to ensure good electrical conductivity, while also being designed to withstand repeated attachment and detachment without losing functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
a shoe device having a holding member and a support member is attachable to and detachable from an accessory shoe device provided in an electronic device in a first direction, and in which a plurality of contacts to be electrically connected to the electronic device is arranged in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. the holding member holds the plurality of contacts. the support member supports the plurality of contacts in the first direction. each of the plurality of contacts is formed with a tip end portion that is exposed in a third direction orthogonal to the first and the second directions with respect to the holding member and comes into contact with the electronic device, and is formed with a bending portion that is connected to the tip end portion and is convex in the third direction. the support member supports the bending portion.
