Mobile communications device with a camera

Abstract

The invention pertains to a mobile communications device with a camera, comprising a microphone ( 5 ), loudspeaker, display, keypad and camera. According to the invention the mobile communications device comprises at least two parts covering each other alternatively completely in the transport position of the camera or partly in the operational position of the camera so that when the parts ( 1, 2 ) cover each other in the transport position of the camera the lens ( 13 ) of the camera is protected, and in the operational position of the camera the lens ( 13 ) of the camera is exposed. Such a mobile communications device is easy to use and includes a protected lens ( 13 ) the protection of which is based on normal procedures carried out by the user of the mobile communications device when using the device.

1. A mobile communications device with a camera, comprising a microphone ( 5 ), a loudspeaker ( 6 ), a display ( 7 ), keypad ( 9 ) proper, and a camera, and the mobile communications device comprises at least two parts ( 1 ,  2 ) covering each other alternatively completely in the transport position of the camera or partly in the operational position of the camera so that when the parts ( 1 ,  2 ) cover each other in the transport position of the camera the lens ( 13 ) of the camera is protected, and in the operational position of the camera the lens ( 13 ) of the camera is exposed, characterized in that wherein an image can be projected through the lens ( 13 ) of the camera and the display ( 7 ) serves comprises as a viewfinder for the camera by displaying the through the lens projected image to the user of the device and the lens ( 13 ) of the camera is placed in the device essentially on a different an opposite side than the display ( 7 ). 
     
     
       2. The mobile communications device of  claim 1 , characterized in that wherein the device also comprises function keys ( 8 ) and the device can be used for telephone calls by means of the microphone ( 5 ), the loudspeaker ( 6 ), the display ( 7 ) and the function keys ( 8 ) even when the lens ( 13 ) of the camera is covered. 
     
     
       3. The mobile communications device of  claim 1 , characterized in that wherein the parts ( 1 ,  2 ) covering each other partly or completely move by sliding with respect to each other. 
     
     
       4. The mobile communications device of  claim 1 , characterized in that wherein the part ( 2 ) including the keypad ( 9 ) proper of the mobile communications device has in it a shaped grip ( 12 ) to make it easier to hold holding the mobile communications device in hand when used for taking photographs. 
     
     
       5. The mobile communications device of  claim 1 , characterized in that wherein a photograph is taken by pressing a button the function of which varies in accordance with the operating mode of the mobile communications device. 
     
     
       6. The mobile communications device of  claim 1 , characterized in that wherein the battery ( 10 ) of the mobile communications device is located in that part of the mobile communications device which includes the keypad ( 9 ) proper in order to place the center of gravity as low as possible to make photographing easier in a vertical position. 
     
     
       7. The mobile communications device of  claim 1 , characterized in that wherein pictures are being stored in the a memory ( 21 ) of the mobile communications device and the pictures are used in the mobile communications device in a telephone directory. 
     
     
       8. A mobile communication device with a camera, said device comprising:
 a first part comprising a first face of the first part and a second face of the first part, said faces being on opposite sides of said first part,   a second part comprising a first face of the second part and a second face of the second part, said faces being on opposite sides of said second part,   a display located on said first face of the first part,   a protectable camera lens for a camera, located on said second face of the first part, and   a plurality of keys in a keypad located on said first face of the second part,   wherein said first and second parts are connected to each other.   
     
     
       9. A mobile communications device according to claim 8, wherein said first and said second parts are arranged slidably connected to each other. 
     
     
       10. A mobile communications device according to claim 8, wherein the second face of the first part and the first face of the said second part are adjacent to each other. 
     
     
       11. A mobile communication device according to claim 8, wherein said first part has essentially a geometric shape of a rectangular prism. 
     
     
       12. A mobile communications device according to claim 8, wherein said second part has essentially a geometric shape of a rectangular prism. 
     
     
       13. A mobile communications device according to claim 8 having a transport position and an operational position. 
     
     
       14. A mobile communications device according to claim 13, wherein:
 in the transport position, the second face of the said first part covers said keypad and the first face of the second part covers said camera lens, and   in the operational position, said camera lens and said keypad are exposed.   
     
     
       15. A mobile communications device according to claim 8, wherein said display is arranged to serve as a viewfinder for the camera for displaying to a user of said communications device an image projected through the camera lens. 
     
     
       16. A mobile communications device with a camera, said device comprising:
 a first part comprising a first face and a second face, said faces being on opposite sides of said first part,   a second part comprising a first face and a second face, said faces being on opposite sides of said second part,   a display located on said first face of said first part,   a camera lens located on said second face of said first part, and   a plurality of keys located on said first face of said second part,   wherein said first and second parts are slidably coupled to each other with said second face of said first part and said first face of said second part adjacent to each other.   
     
     
       17. A mobile communications device according to claim 16, wherein said first part and said second part essentially have the geometric shape of a rectangular prism. 
     
     
       18. A mobile communications device according to claim 16, wherein:
 said second face of said first part covers said keypad and said first face of said second part covers said camera in a transport position, and   said camera and said keys are exposed in an operational position.   
     
     
       19. A mobile communication device according to claim 16, wherein an image can be projected through said camera lens and said display serves as a viewfinder for the camera by displaying a through the lens projected image to a user of the device. 
     
     
       20. A mobile communications device according to claim 16, wherein the camera lens is protectable by the second part.