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`(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2015/0042877 A1
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`(54) AUXILLARY OPTICAL COMPONENTS FOR
`MOBILE DEVICES
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`(71) Applicant: olloclip, LLC, Huntington Beach, CA
`(US)
`(72) Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Huntington Beach,
`CA (US); Chong Pak, Lakewood, CA
`(US); Ryan Nguyen, Fountain Valley,
`CA (US); Jason Patrick, Long Beach,
`CA (US); Daniel Arato, Los Angeles,
`CA (US)
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`(21) Appl. No.: 14/454,648
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`(60) Provisional application No. 61/863.361, filed on Aug.
`7, 2013.
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`Publication Classification
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`(2006.01)
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`(51) Int. Cl.
`H04N 5/225
`(52) U.S. Cl.
`CPC ................................... H04N5/2254 (2013.01)
`USPC .......................................................... 348/376
`ABSTRACT
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`In Some embodiments, an auxiliary optical device for a
`mobile electronic device has a mounting component that is
`configured to be selectively attachable and detachable from
`the mobile electronic device. The mounting component is
`configured to be coupled to and decoupled from a mobile
`electronic device using an anchor that is inserted into a port of
`the mobile electronic device. In some embodiments, the aux
`iliary optical device attaches to the mobile electronic device
`by clamping or otherwise contracting or Squeezing upon a
`ortion of the mobile electronic device. In further embodi
`R the auxiliary optical device is configured to be
`attached to wearable devices. Such as eyewear that includes
`an onboard camera lens.
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`AUXILARY OPTICAL COMPONENTS FOR
`MOBILE DEVICES
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`RELATED APPLICATION
`0001. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provi
`sional Patent Application No. 61/863.361, filed on Aug. 7,
`2013, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety
`for all that it discloses.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONS
`0002 1. Field of the Inventions
`0003. This invention relates generally to accessories for
`mobile devices (e.g., mobile telephones, mobile texting
`devices, personal media players, tablet devices, laptop com
`puters, desktop computers, gaming devices, and/or devices
`capable of linking electronically to another device or to a
`network Such as the Internet, etc.), and specifically to remov
`able optical components for mobile devices.
`0004 2. Description of the Related Art
`0005. In recent years, many advances in computer net
`working and processing technology have made it possible for
`mobile devices to comprise cameras that permit users to
`capture images. In many cases, these images can be stored,
`processed, and transmitted. However, there are many design
`constraints on onboard cameras in mobile devices that can
`limit the weight, size, expense, shape, adjustability, flexibil
`ity, Versatility, feature choices, and overall quality of the
`lensing systems of Such cameras. Consequently, many cam
`eras and mobile devices are inadequate for a wide variety of
`photographic needs and may produce lower-quality photo
`graphic images, allow fewer image options, or provide
`incompatibilities in attachment structures, weight, optics,
`size, transportation, storage, ergonomics, and/or portability.
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`SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
`0006. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to
`adapters and mounting components that can be used to facili
`tate the attachment of optical components to mobile devices,
`such as for use with onboard camera lenses of the mobile
`devices. In some embodiments, an adapter may include a
`camera lens for use with mobile devices that do not have
`integrated camera lenses. The adapter can facilitate the use of
`auxiliary optical components, such as auxiliary lenses and
`lens filters, with the camera lens.
`0007 Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to the
`use of anchors to secure mounting components or optical
`devices to mobile devices. In some embodiments, a mounting
`component may include an anchor that may be inserted into
`an input and/or output port of a mobile device. The anchor can
`facilitate or assist in proper alignment of an optical compo
`nent, mounted to the mounting component, with an onboard
`camera lens of the mobile device by providing accurate and
`repeatable positioning of the mounting component with
`respect to the onboard camera lens of the mobile device. In
`Some embodiments, the anchor may provide an electrical
`connection to the mobile device via the input and/or output
`port.
`0008. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to
`clamping mechanisms for securing mounting components or
`optical devices to mobile devices. In some embodiments, an
`optical device may include a resilient structure that urges one
`portion of the optical device generally away from another
`portion of the device. A latching mechanism may resist the
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`force of the resilient structure and thereby secure the optical
`device to the mobile device. In other embodiments, an optical
`device may include a resilient structure that urges one portion
`of the optical device generally toward another portion of the
`device. The two portions may then apply pressure to generally
`opposing faces of a mobile device to secure the optical device
`to the mobile device.
`0009. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to
`structures and methods for securing mounting components or
`optical devices to wearable devices. In some embodiments,
`an optical device may be attached to “smart eyewear such
`that an optical component is generally in removable optical
`alignment with an onboard camera lens of the Smart eyewear.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`0010 Certain embodiments of the inventions will now be
`discussed in detail with reference to the following figures.
`These figures are provided for illustrative purposes only, and
`the inventions are not limited to the subject matter illustrated
`in the figures.
`0011
`FIG. 1 illustrates adapters that may be used with
`mobile devices that have integrated lens receptacles or
`removable camera lenses.
`0012 FIG. 2 illustrates removable mounting components
`that may be used with mobile devices that have integrated lens
`receptacles or removable camera lenses.
`0013 FIG.3 illustrates a removable mount to which one or
`more optical components may be attached.
`0014 FIG. 4 illustrates a removable mount, for use with
`mobile devices that have an onboard camera, to which one or
`more optical components may be attached.
`0015 FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of a removable
`mount configured to make use of a mobile devices input
`and/or output port for securement.
`0016 FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of a remov
`able mount configured to make use of a mobile devices input
`and/or output port for securement.
`0017 FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a removable
`mount that permits attachment and selective use of multiple
`optical components.
`0018 FIGS. 8A-8B illustrate another embodiment of a
`removable mount that permits attachment and selective use of
`multiple optical components.
`0019 FIGS. 9A-9B illustrate another embodiment of a
`removable mount that permits attachment and selective use of
`multiple optical components.
`0020 FIGS. 10A-10B illustrate another embodiment of a
`removable mount that permits attachment and selective use of
`multiple optical components.
`0021
`FIGS. 11A-11B illustrate another embodiment of a
`removable mount that permits attachment and selective use of
`multiple optical components.
`0022 FIGS. 12A-12B illustrate an embodiment of a
`removable optical device configured to attach to mobile
`devices through the use of clamping mechanisms.
`0023 FIGS. 13 A-13B illustrate another embodiment of a
`removable optical device configured to attach to mobile
`devices through the use of clamping mechanisms.
`0024 FIGS. 14A-14C illustrate an embodiment of a
`removable optical device configured for use with wearable
`accessories.
`0025 FIGS. 15A-15B illustrate another embodiment of a
`removable optical device configured for use with wearable
`accessories.
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`0026. The following detailed description is now directed
`to certain specific examples of embodiments of the disclo
`Sure. In this description, reference is made to the drawings
`wherein like parts are designated with like numerals through
`out the description and the drawings. The inventions are not
`limited to examples expressly illustrated or described in this
`specification. Various examples of mounting components,
`optical devices, and auxiliary lensing systems are illustrated
`in the drawings and/or described in the text of this specifica
`tion. Any structure, material, function, method, or step illus
`trated or described in connection with any embodiment in the
`specification can be used instead of or in combination with
`any other structure, material, function, method, or step illus
`trated or described in connection with any other embodiment
`in the specification. Furthermore, no features, steps, struc
`tures, or methods disclosed in the specification are essential
`or indispensable.
`0027. The term “lens' in this specification is used in its
`ordinary sense, and includes powered lenses (e.g., lenses that
`focus, magnify, enlarge, or otherwise alter the direction of
`light passing through the lens), plano lenses (e.g., lenses that
`are generally planar, lenses that do not taper in thickness,
`and/or lenses that are not powered), simple lenses, compound
`lenses, generally spherical lenses, generally toroidal lenses,
`generally cylindrical lenses, etc. Any imaging device
`described or illustrated in this specification can include a
`retainerattached to one or more lenses or optical regions with
`one or more different features, including but not limited to a
`constant or variable magnifying lens, a wide-angle lens, a
`fisheye lens, a telescopic lens, a macro lens, a constant or
`variable polarizing lens, an anti-reflection lens, a contrast
`enhancing lens, a light-attenuating lens, a colored lens, or any
`combination of the foregoing, etc.
`0028. The terms “mobile electronic devices” and “mobile
`devices in this specification are used in their ordinary sense,
`and include mobile telephones, mobile texting devices, media
`players, electronic tablet devices, laptop computers, desktop
`computers, gaming devices, wearable electronic devices
`(e.g., “smart watches” or “smart eyewear), and/or mobile
`electronic communication devices capable of linking elec
`tronically to another device or to a network such as the Inter
`net, etc. Some mobile electronic devices include one or more
`onboard cameras that can be used for various imaging pur
`poses. Such as photography and video recording. In addition,
`some mobile electronic devices include one or more illumi
`nation components, such as one or more lights, and/or flashes,
`etc., that can be used for photography, videography, and/or
`other purposes (e.g., as a flash light).
`0029 Auxiliary optical systems comprising lens compo
`nents or other optical components can be removably attached
`to mobile electronic devices to selectively enhance or other
`wise change an image created from light that is transmitted
`through a lens to an onboard camera lens of the mobile elec
`tronic devices. For example, lens components such as those
`disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8.279,544, which is incorporated
`herein by reference in its entirety for all that it discloses, may
`be secured to a mobile electronic device by a clip that contacts
`generally opposing sides of the mobile electronic device. The
`lens component may include a different lens on each side of
`the clip portion (e.g., one side may have a fisheye lens, while
`the generally opposing side may have a wide angle, macro,
`telephoto, or some other photographic lens). When a user
`wishes to use a different lens, the user may rotate the lens
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`component so that the lens from other side of the clip portion
`is positioned to alter light passing through to the onboard
`camera lens of the mobile electronic device.
`0030. The mobile electronic device 1320 illustrated in
`FIG. 1 is similar to an iPhone 5/5S, sold by Apple, Inc. of
`Cupertino, Calif. Any other mobile electronic device can be
`used. In this example, an onboard camera lens 132 is posi
`tioned near a first corner of the mobile device 1320 where first
`and second generally orthogonal sides 1304 and 1306 gener
`ally converge. The first and second sides 1304, 1306 can be
`located on generally opposing sides of the mobile electronic
`device 100 from a second corner or from third and fourth
`generally orthogonal sides, thereby positioning the input or
`output devices a Substantial distance away from the third and
`fourth generally orthogonal sides or a convergence thereof.
`0031. As illustrated in FIG. 1, in some embodiments, a
`mobile device 1320 may be configured to accept removable
`lenses and/or cameras. For example, a lens receptacle 1322
`may be positioned on, within, or beneath an essentially planar
`surface of the mobile device 1320. An onboard camera lens
`may be positioned partially or completely within or adjacent
`to the lens receptacle 1322, and the lens receptacle 1322 may
`be configured to allow installation and use of auxiliary com
`ponents (e.g., telephoto lenses, wide angle lenses, lens filters,
`etc.) with the onboard camera lens. An adapter 1332 can be
`used to facilitate the attachment and use of a removably
`attachable optical device 1330, such as one or more of the
`removably attachable optical devices disclosed in U.S. Pat.
`No. 8,279.544. The adapter 1332 may comprise one or more
`connection features configured to connect with one or more
`corresponding connection features of a mobile electronic
`device (e.g., within the lens receptacle, on the Surface of the
`device, or on a removable case attached to and made part of
`the device). For example, the adapter 1332 may be a multi
`pronged adapter configured to be coupled, attached, or
`inserted into a multi-recessed receptacle 1322. In some
`embodiments, the adapter 1332 may be connected in a variety
`of different manners. Such as Snapping into the lens receptacle
`1322, screwing or rotating into the lens receptacle 1322.
`and/or installing into the lens receptacle 1322 using a bayonet
`mount, etc. When installed, the adapter 1332 can provide one
`or more connection advantages, such as protecting the Surface
`of the mobile device 1320, providing an essentially flat sur
`face for attachment of a removably attachable optical device
`1330, and/or providing a surface with enhanced gripping or
`tacky qualities to improve securement of the optical device
`1330, etc.
`0032. In some embodiments, the receptacle 1322 of the
`mobile device 1320 may be a camera receptacle instead of, or
`in addition to, a lens receptacle. For example, a camera recep
`tacle may be positioned on, within, or beneath an essentially
`planar surface of the mobile device 1320, and may be config
`ured to allow installation and use of removable camera lenses
`and/or other optical components. Such functionality may be
`beneficial when the mobile device does not have an integrated
`or permanently attached onboard camera lens of its own or
`when the mobile device does not have an integrated or per
`manently attached onboard camera lens on both front and rear
`sides of the mobile device. An adapter 1342 may include an
`integrated camera lens or other optical component 1344, and
`the adapter 1342 may also be configured to facilitate the
`attachment and use of an auxiliary optical device 1330, as
`described above.
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`0033. As illustrated in FIG. 2, in some embodiments an
`adapter or mounting component 1352 can be used with a
`mobile device, such as the mobile device 1320 described
`above, to facilitate the use of separate optical components
`1360 (e.g., lenses, filters, etc.) with the mobile device 1320.
`For example, the mobile device 1320 described above may
`include a receptacle 1322 configured to accept removable
`cameras, lenses, and other optical components. A mounting
`component 1352 can be installed into (e.g., attached to,
`inserted into, Snapped into, or otherwise coupled to) the
`receptacle 1322 to allow the use of separate optical compo
`nents 1360 (e.g., lenses, filters, etc.). In some embodiments,
`as shown, the optical components 1360 may not be attachable
`to the receptacle 1322 or mobile device 1320 without the aid
`of a mounting component 1352 or some other adapter or
`component (e.g., the optical components 1360 may not have
`their own attachment clip or clamping structure, as the optical
`device 1330 shown in FIG. 1 does). The mounting component
`1352 can be attached to the mobile device in any suitable
`manner, including by using one or more structures described
`or shown in this specification used to attach any other struc
`ture to a mobile electronic device.
`0034. The mounting component 1352 may provide an
`attachment structure 1354. Such as a slot, track, or channel, to
`facilitate attachment of one of a collection of different optical
`components 1360. The optical components 1360 may include
`one or more complementary attachment structures 1362 con
`figured to facilitate attachment of the optical components
`1360 to the mounting component 1352. For example, an
`optical component 1360 may include one or more tabs or
`ridges that can be inserted into a corresponding slot, track, or
`channel of the mounting component 1352. The complemen
`tary attachment structures 1362 may be keyed to the attach
`ment structure 1354 of the mounting component 1352 in
`order to ensure proper attachment of the optical component
`1360. In some embodiments, an optical component 1360 may
`be attached to a mounting component 1352 by using an
`attachment motion, Such as a rotating or sliding motion, to
`secure the optical component 1360 to the mounting compo
`nent 1352. Such an attachment motion can be used to properly
`align the complementary attachment structure(s) 1362 with
`the attachment structure 1354 and complete the attachment
`process. When installed, the optical component 1360 can alter
`light that passes through an aperture 1356 of the adapter 1352
`to an onboard camera of the mobile device 1320. A series of
`different optical components 1360 can be rapidly and easily
`removable, interchangeable, and/or replaceable by a user,
`without requiring the use of tools in Some embodiments. A
`collection of different optical components can provide many
`different interchangeable or adjustable photographic options
`to a user, such as optical components configured to provide
`and/or to adjust optical features such as lenses for magnifica
`tion, polarization, color tint, filtering, anti-reflection, contrast
`enhancement, wide-angle, and/or fish eye, etc. A collection of
`lenses with different optical features can be provided or used
`in connection with any component or system described in this
`specification.
`0035. A mounting component 1352 can permit one or
`more lenses of a collection to be used on a variety of different
`mobile devices. This may be particularly advantageous in
`situations where a user may acquire many different lenses
`with different optical features for use with a particular mobile
`device owned by the user, but then the user may later replace
`the mobile electronic device with another mobile electronic
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`device of a newer or different model, or the user may use
`multiple mobile electronic devices in different settings, or the
`user may want to permit a friend to use one or more lenses of
`the user's lens collection with the friend's mobile electronic
`device of a newer or different model. To permit compatibility
`with changes of mobile devices, a plurality of different
`mounting components 1352 can be made available for remov
`able attachment to the same collection of lenses. Each of the
`various mounting components 1352 can correspond with and
`be attachable to one or more different types, configurations,
`or models of mobile electronic devices, depending upon the
`specific dimensions, camera locations, protective case
`options, and other features that differentiate various mobile
`devices. By providing various mounting components 1352
`tailored for different types, configurations, or models of
`mobile electronic devices, users can merely replace the
`mounting component 1352 when a different mobile elec
`tronic device is used without requiring replacement of the
`collection of optical components 1360.
`0036. In some embodiments, as described above, the
`mobile device 1320 may include a camera receptacle instead
`of or in addition to, a lens receptacle. For example, a camera
`receptacle may be positioned on an essentially planar Surface
`of the mobile device 1320, and may be configured to allow
`installation and use of removable cameras, lenses, and/or
`other optical components. Similar to the adapter described
`above with respect to FIG. 1, an adapter or mounting compo
`nent 1372 may include an integrated camera, lens, or other
`optical component 1376, and the mounting component 1372
`may also be configured to facilitate the attachment and use of
`various auxiliary optical components 1360. In addition, the
`mounting components 1372 with integrated camera lenses or
`other optical components may be provided in various con
`figurations tailored for different types, configurations, or
`models of mobile electronic devices as described above with
`respect to the mounting components 1352. Any and all struc
`tures, steps, methods, or components described in this speci
`fication for a lens can also or alternatively be used for a
`camera (e.g., eitheran onboard camera embedded in a mobile
`electronic device or a camera positioned on or in any of the
`clips or other attachment structures described and illustrated
`in this specification to facilitate connection with a mobile
`electronic device).
`0037 FIG. 3 illustrates a removably attachable mounting
`component 1410 that may be attached to a mobile device
`1400 to facilitate the use of various auxiliary optical compo
`nents 1416 that may include any of the features described
`herein. In some embodiments, as shown, the mobile device
`1400 may include an onboard camera lens 1406 located on a
`generally planar Surface and generally near the intersection of
`two generally perpendicular edges 1402, 1404 of the mobile
`electronic device 1400. The onboard camera lens 1406 may
`be substantially flush with, or positioned beneath, the gener
`ally planar surface. For example, the mobile device 1400 may
`be an iPhone 5/5S, manufactured by Apple. A mounting com
`ponent 1410 may be attached to the mobile device 1400 such
`that an aperture 1414 of the mounting component is generally
`aligned with the onboard camera lens 1406. When an optical
`component 1416 is attached to the mounting component, the
`optical component 1416 may be automatically positioned
`such that the optical axis of the optical component 1416 is
`aligned with the aperture 1414 and onboard camera lens
`1406, without requiring additional manual alignment or
`adjustment by a user.
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`0038. The mounting component 1410 may include two
`generally parallel sides configured to form a channel between
`the two generally parallel sides. When the mounting compo
`nent 1410 is attached to the mobile device 1400, a portion of
`the mobile device 1400 (e.g., a corner) may be inserted into
`the channel, and the two generally parallel sides of the mount
`ing component 1410 may contact two generally parallel, gen
`erally planar surfaces of the mobile device 1400 (e.g., the
`“front” and “back” faces of the mobile device). One or both of
`the generally parallel sides of the mounting component 1410
`may exerta gripping force on the mobile device 1400, or may
`include an area of increased friction, Such as a tacky layer, to
`aid in securement of the mounting component 1410 to the
`mobile device 1400. In some embodiments, the mounting
`component 1410 may be configured to attach to the mobile
`device 1400 using any of the mechanisms or techniques
`described above, described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,279,544, or
`known to those of skill in the art.
`0039. The mounting component 1410 may include an
`attachment structure 1412, Such as a slot, track, or channel, to
`facilitate attachment of an optical component 1416. An opti
`cal component 1416 may have one or more complementary
`attachment structures 1418 Such as tabs or ridges that can,
`e.g., be inserted into the attachment structure 1412 of the
`mounting component 1410. The complementary attachment
`structures 1418 may be keyed to the attachment structure
`1412 of the mounting component 1410 in order to ensure
`proper attachment of the optical component 1416. When
`installed, an optical component 1416 can alter light that
`passes through an aperture 1414 of the mounting component
`1410 to an onboard camera of the mobile device 1400.
`0040. In some embodiments, an optical component 1416
`may be attached to a mounting component 1410 by using an
`attachment motion, Such as a rotating or sliding motion, to
`secure the optical component to the mounting component
`1410. Such an attachment motion can be used to properly
`align the complementary attachment structure(s) 1418 with
`the attachment structure 1412 and complete the attachment
`process. In some embodiments, as shown, the mounting com
`ponent 1410 may include multiple attachment structures
`1412, Such as one on each generally parallel side of the
`mounting component 1410, to allow attachment of multiple
`optical components 1416 (e.g., an optical component 1416
`generally adjacent to each of a front and back face of the
`mobile device 1400). In some embodiments, as illustrated,
`the attachment motion can involve advancing the lens toward
`the mounting component and/or connecting the lens and the
`mounting component in a generally vertically downward
`path. In some embodiments, as illustrated, the attachment
`motion can involve advancing the lens toward the mounting
`component and/or connecting the lens and the mounting com
`ponent in a generally diagonally downward path. Many dif
`ferent attachment motions and structures can be utilized. As
`illustrated, at least two different lenses can be attached to the
`same mounting component at the same time. Each lens can
`have different optical features.
`0041. In some embodiments, a mounting component 1410
`may include a mounting structure 1412 in a generally
`orthogonal orientation with respect to an edge 1404 of the
`mobile device 1400 near the onboard camera lens 1406.
`Attachment of an optical component 1416 can therefore be
`performed from an area generally near the edge 1404 using a
`motion generally orthogonal to the edge 1404. In additional
`embodiments, a mounting component 1420 may include a
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`mounting structure 1422 in a generally diagonal orientation
`with respect to one or more edges 1402 or 1404 of the mobile
`device 1400 (or the convergence thereof) near the onboard
`camera lens 1406. Attachment of an optical component 1416
`can therefore be performed using a motion generally diagonal
`with respect one or more edges 1402, 1404 of the mobile
`device 1400.
`0042 FIG. 4 illustrates embodiments of optical compo
`nent mounts for use with various mobile devices. In some
`embodiments, as shown, the mounting components are not
`required to be positioned on or near a corner of the mobile
`device 1500, but instead may be positioned at various loca
`tions on an edge or other surface of the mobile device 1500.
`Such mounting components may therefore be used with
`mobile devices that include onboard cameras that are not
`located near a corner. For example, a mounting component
`1510 may be configured for use with a mobile device 1500
`that includes an onboard camera lens 1506 that is centrally
`located. Such as at or near a generally vertical line that gen
`erally bisects the mobile device from top to bottom. For
`example, in some embodiments, the onboard camera lens
`1506 may not be substantially closer to one corner of the
`device 1500 than a second corner of the device 1500 sharing
`a common edge 1502, as with the Samsung Galaxy S5, manu
`factured by Samsung.
`0043. The mounting component 1510 may be configured
`to removably attach to a mobile device 1500 and facilitate the
`use of separate optical components 1520 with an onboard
`camera 1506 of the mobile device 1500. The mounting com
`ponent 1510 may include a first side 1514 coupled to a secure
`ment portion 1512. The first side 1514 may include a stabi
`lizing portion 1516 that aids in stabilizing the mounting
`component 1510 in a particular position with respect to the
`mobile device 1500. For example, as shown, the first side
`1514 may include a gro