阅读说明：本技术 具有滑动件磁体的视野遮挡器 (Visual field shutter with slider magnet ) 是由 朴璨右 C.N.刘 于 2018-02-12 设计创作，主要内容包括：在示例中,视野遮挡器可包括沿电子装置的边框移动的滑动件。该滑动件可沿该边框在开启位置与关闭位置之间移动。示例性视野遮挡器还可包括设置在该滑动件上的摄像机孔。如果该滑动件处于开启位置,则摄像机孔可与设置在该滑动件后方的摄像机对准,并且如果该滑动件处于关闭位置,则该滑动件可阻挡该摄像机的视野。另外,示例性视野遮挡器还可包括设置在该滑动件上的滑动件磁体、耦接到该边框的第一保持磁体以及耦接到该边框的第二保持磁体。(In an example, the field of view blocker may include a slider that moves along a bezel of the electronic device. The slider is movable along the rim between an open position and a closed position. The exemplary view blocker may also include a camera aperture disposed on the slider. If the slider is in the open position, the camera hole may be aligned with a camera disposed behind the slider, and if the slider is in the closed position, the slider may block the field of view of the camera. Additionally, the exemplary field of view blocker may also include a slider magnet disposed on the slider, a first retention magnet coupled to the bezel, and a second retention magnet coupled to the bezel.)

1. A view shield comprising:

a slider that moves between an open position and a closed position along a bezel of the electronic device;

a camera hole disposed on the slider, the camera hole being aligned with a camera disposed behind the slider if the slider is in the open position, and the slider blocking a field of view of the camera if in the closed position;

a slider magnet disposed on the slider; and

a first retention magnet coupled to the bezel and a second retention magnet coupled to the bezel.

2. The field of view blocker of claim 1, wherein the camera aperture moves out of alignment with the camera as the slider moves from the open position to the closed position.

3. The field of view blocker of claim 1, wherein the first and second holding magnets are fixedly coupled to the bezel such that the slider and the slider magnet move relative to the bezel, the first and second holding magnets.

4. The field of view blocker of claim 1, wherein the first and second holding magnets are oriented such that both are magnetically attracted by the slider magnet.

5. The field of view shutter as claimed in claim 4, wherein said first holding magnet holds said slider in said open position by magnetic attraction to said slider magnet if said slider is placed in said open position, and said second holding magnet holds said slider in said closed position by magnetic attraction to said slider magnet if said slider is placed in said closed position.

6. The field of view blocker of claim 1, wherein the slider is disposed within a display portion of the electronic device behind the bezel.

7. The field of view shutter as claimed in claim 6, wherein said bezel is disposed between said slide and a cover glass of said display portion.

8. The field of view shutter as claimed in claim 1, wherein an actuator moves said slider magnet, and thus said slider, between said open position and said closed position by magnetic force.

9. A display portion for an electronic device, comprising:

a display having a bezel;

a bezel aperture disposed in the bezel;

a camera disposed behind the bezel and aligned with the bezel aperture; and

a view blocker, comprising:

a slider disposed between the bezel and the camera, the slider moving along the bezel between an open position and a closed position;

a camera hole disposed on the slider, the camera hole aligned with the camera and the bezel hole if the slider is in the open position, and the slider blocking a view of the camera through the bezel hole if the slider is in the closed position;

a slider magnet fixed to the slider; and

a first retention magnet fixedly coupled to the bezel and a second retention magnet fixedly coupled to the bezel,

wherein the slider magnet is magnetically attracted by both the first and second holding magnets.

10. The display portion according to claim 9, wherein the first holding magnet holds the slider in the open position by magnetic attraction to the slider magnet if the slider is placed in the open position, and wherein the second holding magnet holds the slider in the closed position by magnetic attraction to the slider magnet if the slider is placed in the closed position.

11. The display portion of claim 9, further comprising a cover glass disposed over the display and the bezel, the bezel disposed between the cover glass and the slider.

12. The display section of claim 9, further comprising a touch screen display.

13. An electronic device, comprising:

a display portion, comprising:

a display having a bezel;

a frame hole provided on the frame;

a cover glass covering the display, the bezel, and the bezel hole; and

the camera is arranged behind the frame;

a view blocker, comprising:

a slider disposed between the bezel and the camera, the slider being movable between an open position exposing the camera and a closed position blocking the camera;

a camera hole provided on the slider;

a slider magnet fixed to the slider; and

a first retention magnet coupled to the bezel and a second retention magnet coupled to the bezel; and

a stylus having a magnetic actuator attracted by the slider magnet.

14. The electronic device of claim 13, further comprising an input portion hingeably engaged with the display portion such that the display portion and the input portion form a laptop computer.

15. The electronic device of claim 13, wherein the electronic device is a tablet computer and the display portion comprises a touch screen display.

Background

The electronic device may include a camera to add functionality and convenience to the end user. Such cameras may be used by users to capture images and/or video. In some cases, the electronic device may include a camera, namely: the camera is front-facing or, in other words, may be disposed on the same side of the electronic device as the display or other user interface in order to capture images and/or video of the user.

Drawings

Fig. 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary view shutter (view shutter) having a slider magnet.

Fig. 1B is a perspective view of an exemplary field of view blocker with slider magnets.

Fig. 2A is a front view of an exemplary field of view blocker with slider magnets.

Fig. 2B is a front view of an exemplary field of view blocker with slider magnets.

Fig. 3 is a front view of an accessory with an exemplary actuator for an exemplary field of view blocker.

Fig. 4A is a perspective view of a display portion with an exemplary view blocker having a slider magnet.

Fig. 4B is a perspective view of a display portion with an exemplary view blocker having a slider magnet.

Fig. 4C is a perspective view of a display portion with an exemplary view blocker having a slider magnet.

Fig. 4D is a cross-sectional view of a display portion with an exemplary view blocker having a slider magnet.

Fig. 4E is a cross-sectional view of a display portion with an exemplary field stop with a slider magnet.

Fig. 5A is a perspective view of an electronic device with an exemplary view blocker having a slider magnet.

Fig. 5B is a perspective view of an electronic device with an exemplary view blocker having a slider magnet.

Detailed Description

Electronic devices, such as notebook computers, desktop computers, monitors, tablets, mobile phones, and other electronic devices, may include a camera to add functionality and convenience to the end user. Such cameras may be used by users to capture images and/or video. In some cases, the electronic device may include a camera, namely: the camera is front-facing or, in other words, may be disposed on the same side of the electronic device as the display or other user interface in order to capture images and/or video of the user. Concerns have arisen regarding the possibility of: for example, an undesirable remote access to an electronic device is made over a network or over the internet. In addition, concerns have arisen regarding the possibility of: such unwanted access to the electronic device, including discrete and unwanted access to such front-facing cameras, may be made to take images or video in the dark without the user's knowledge. It may therefore be desirable for a user to avoid such a violation of privacy by physically blocking the camera, so that it is not possible for a third party to secretly take images and/or video with the camera, even if the third party has remote access to the electronic device.

In some cases, users have used simple skills to block the front camera, such as applying tape to the camera lens. Such solutions, while easy, may not be very durable and/or long lasting, and may also have a negative impact on the aesthetics of the device. In other cases, the electronic device may have an integrated shutter or blocker for the camera that the user may be able to actuate when desired to ensure their privacy. Many times, these integrated solutions involve a physical shutter disposed on the exterior of the display that can be slid by the user into position over the front camera lens. In some cases, such solutions may be difficult to slide or actuate by hand, and may also negatively impact the industrial design or aesthetics of the display and/or the overall electronic device. Additionally, with a shutter or blocker provided on an external surface, it is possible to accidentally hit or bump against the shutter to remove the coverage of the camera without realizing it, thereby exposing the user to secret image capture and/or recording. Furthermore, such external sliding shutters or blockers may be difficult to implement on electronic devices or displays: the electronic device or display has a cover glass that extends over the bezel or other area in which the camera may be disposed. It is therefore further desirable to not only have a physical shutter or blocker for a front facing camera, but also that the physical shutter or blocker is integrated within the electronic device, rather than on an external surface, thereby maintaining the industrial design and aesthetics of the device. Furthermore, it may also be desirable to make the shutter or blocker easier to actuate, yet also make it more difficult to accidentally actuate or remove the cover of the camera.

Examples herein provide a view blocker that can be disposed and integrated within an electronic device rather than on an external surface or bezel. Further, the example view blockers disclosed herein include a slide with a magnet to provide simple and easy actuation of the view blocker. Additionally, the example view blockers disclosed herein may be magnetically held in place to avoid accidental actuation or removal of the cover from the camera.

Referring now to fig. 1A, a perspective view of an exemplary field of view blocker 100 is illustrated. The example field of view blocker 100 may include a slide 102 that moves along a bezel 104. Note that although referred to herein as a bezel, element 104 may be any component that: the component is attached to or fixed relative to a bezel of the electronic device or another component proximate the camera. For simplicity, such elements 104 are referred to hereinafter as bezels. The slider 102 is movable along the rim 104 between an open position shown in fig. 1A and a closed position shown in fig. 1B. The example view blocker 100 may also include a camera hole 106 disposed on the slider 102. If the slide 102 is in the open position, the camera hole 106 may be aligned with a camera 108 disposed behind the slide 102, and conversely, if the slide 102 is in the closed position, the slide 102 may block the field of view of the camera 108. The camera 108 may be any type of camera used in electronic devices, such as a front-facing camera, that is capable of capturing images and/or video. In other cases, the camera may be a rear-facing or world-facing camera, and may face in directions other than toward the user. In such examples, the term "bezel" may refer to any bezel, cover, housing, casing, or other structure or portion thereof disposed around or proximate to such other types of cameras. In addition, the exemplary view blocker 100 may further include: slider magnet 110 provided on slider 102: a first retention magnet 112 disposed proximate to the open position and/or coupled to the bezel; and a second holding magnet 114 disposed proximate the closed position and/or coupled to the bezel.

Referring in more detail to fig. 1A, the slider 102 may be a rigid or semi-rigid plate, sheet, strip, panel, or other element that is movable between an open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the slide 102 may be or have a portion that is planar or substantially planar so as to be able to slide in front of the camera lens to block the field of view of the camera or otherwise prevent light from entering the camera lens. In still other embodiments, the slide 102 may have a suitable geometry or structure to be able to slide between two adjacent panels or components, such as between a bezel on one side and a camera and surrounding components on the other side. In some embodiments, the slider 102 may be made of a metallic material, such as sheet metal, or in other examples, the slider 102 may be made of a polymeric material and/or manufactured by injection molding.

The camera hole 106 may be an opening, aperture, or window in the slider 102. Although illustrated as an oblong or elliptical opening in the figures, it should be noted that the camera hole 106 may be another shape, such as a circular or rectangular opening. In some embodiments, instead of being a closed aperture or window in the central portion of the slider as in other examples, the camera hole 106 may instead be an open aperture to a side or edge of the slider, i.e. may be open on one or additional sides. In some embodiments, the camera aperture 106 may be sufficiently sized so as not to obstruct the camera's function or field of view when the slider 102 is placed in the open position.

In some embodiments, the slider magnet 110 may be any type of magnetic or ferromagnetic material, or material or component that generates a magnetic field. In further embodiments, the slider magnet 110 may be attracted to or may include a magnetic material, such as iron, nickel, cobalt, a rare earth magnet or metal, an alloy thereof, or another magnetic material. In yet other embodiments, slider magnet 110 may be a bar magnet having a north pole on one end and a south pole on the other end. In other embodiments, the slider magnet may be an electromagnet.

In some embodiments, slider magnet 110 may be disposed on slider 102 such that movement of slider magnet 110 in one direction causes movement of slider 102 in the same direction. In further embodiments, slider magnet 110 may be fixed to slider 102, or in other embodiments, may be disposed on slider 102 such that it is movable relative to slider 102. In further embodiments, slider magnet 110 may be secured to one side of slider 102, or in other embodiments, slider magnet 110 may be secured to another portion of slider 102. In yet further embodiments, slider magnet 110 may be oriented such that one magnetic pole is disposed toward one end of slider 102 and the other magnetic pole is disposed toward the other or opposite end of slider 102.

The first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may also be constructed of a magnetic material or include a material or component that generates a magnetic field. In some embodiments, the first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may be composed of the same or similar material as the slider magnet 110. In other embodiments, the first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may be composed of a magnetic material that is different from the material of the slider magnet 110. In some embodiments, the first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may each be a bar magnet having a north pole on one end and a south pole on the other end.

The first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may be disposed proximate the open and closed positions, respectively. The first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may be disposed sufficiently close to the respective open and closed positions such that each of the first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may magnetically hold the slider magnet 110, and thus the slider 102, in the respective open or closed position. In other words, if the slider 102 is placed in the open position, the first holding magnet 112 may hold or retain the slider 102 in the open position by magnetic attraction to the slider magnet 110. Similarly, if the slider 102 is placed in the closed position, the second holding magnet 114 may hold or retain the slider 102 in the closed position by magnetic attraction to the slider magnet 110. Thus, both the first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may be oriented so that both are magnetically attracted by the slider magnet 110. In some embodiments, such attraction may be achieved by the first holding magnet 112 having a polarity at the end closest to the slider magnet 110 that is opposite to the polarity of the portion of the slider magnet 110 closest to the first holding magnet 112. Similarly, the second holding magnet 114 may have a polarity at the end closest to the slider magnet 110 that is opposite to the polarity of the portion of the slider magnet 110 closest to the second holding magnet 114. As such, as shown in fig. 1A, the first retention magnet 112 may retain or retain the slider 102 in the open position such that the slider 102 cannot undesirably slide out or out of the open position. Such an orientation is further described below with reference to fig. 2A-2B.

In some embodiments, each of the first and second retention magnets 112, 114 may be disposed on the bezel 104 or another component coupled to or proximate to the bezel 104, or attached to the bezel 104 or another component coupled to or proximate to the bezel 104. In further embodiments, the first and second holding magnets 112, 114 may be fixed to the bezel 104 or such other component, or fixed in position relative to the bezel 104 or such other component, such that the slider 102 and the sliding magnet 110 may move or slide relative to the first and second holding magnets 112, 114.

Referring now to fig. 1B, a perspective view of the example field of view blocker 100 is illustrated in which the slide 102 has moved or transitioned from the open position to the closed position in an example direction 105. As such, when the slider 102 has moved from the open position to the closed position, the camera aperture 106 has moved out of alignment with the camera 108, thereby blocking the camera 108. As such, the camera 108 is illustrated in phantom lines because it is no longer visible and is hidden behind the slide 102. In the position shown, and as described above, the second retention magnet 114 may retain the slider 102 in the closed position such that it cannot be inadvertently moved out of the closed position.

It should be noted that while the description herein refers to the slider 102 being held in the open or closed position by respective holding magnets, other holding techniques are also contemplated. For example, in some embodiments, the slider 102 may be held in the open or closed position by a mechanical latch, clamp, fastener, or other mechanical means.

Reference is now made to fig. 2A-2B, which illustrate front views of an exemplary field of view blocker 200 in an open position (fig. 2A) and a closed position (fig. 2B). The example view blocker 200 may be similar to the example view blocker 100 described above. Further, like-named elements of the example view blocker 200 may be similar in function and/or structure to corresponding elements of the example view blocker 100, as they are described above. The exemplary field of view blocker 200 may have a slide 202 that moves along a bezel 204. As described above, bezel 204 may not be the actual bezel of the display, but rather a support element, frame, housing, or another type of component coupled to or proximate to the bezel. Further, the field of view blocker 200 may also include a camera hole 206 on the slider 202, a slider magnet 210 disposed on the slider 202, and first and second retaining magnets 212 and 214, respectively. The slider 202 may be movable between an open position that exposes the camera 208 through the camera aperture 206 and a closed position that blocks the camera 208 or blocks light to the camera 208. Thus, the camera 208 is illustrated in phantom lines in fig. 2B because it is hidden by the slider 202.

As described above with respect to fig. 1A-1B, the first and second holding magnets 212 and 214 may be accordingly oriented such that both are magnetically attracted by the slider magnet 210. Specifically, in some embodiments, each of the first and second holding magnets 212, 214 may be a bar magnet or a magnet having a north pole (N) on one end and a south pole (S) on the other end. In addition, the slider magnet 210 may also be a magnet having a north pole (N) and a south pole (S). In the illustrated example, the first retention magnet 212 is disposed or fixed relative to the bezel 204 or fixedly coupled to the bezel 204 with its south pole disposed closer to the slider magnet 210 than its north pole. Thus, slider magnet 210 is disposed or secured on slider 202 with its north pole closer to first holding magnet 212 than its south pole. As such, when the slider 202 is placed in the open position as shown in fig. 2A, the south pole of the first holding magnet 212 and the north pole of the slider magnet 210 are sufficiently close to each other to exert a magnetic attractive force on each other to hold the slider 202 in the open position. Similarly, second holding magnet 214 is disposed or fixed relative to bezel 204 or fixedly coupled to bezel 204 such that its north pole is closer to slider magnet 210 than its south pole. Correspondingly, slider magnet 210 is disposed or fixed on slider 202 such that its south pole is disposed closer to second holding magnet 214 than its north pole. Thus, when the slider 202 is placed in the closed position as shown in fig. 2B, the south pole of the slider magnet 210 and the north pole of the second holding magnet 214 are sufficiently close to each other to exert a magnetic attractive force on each other to hold the slider 202 in the closed position. It should be noted that the illustrated orientation of the first and second holding magnets 212, 214 and the slider magnet 210 is merely one example of the manner in which both the first and second holding magnets 212, 214 may be attracted by the slider magnet 210. In other examples, all orientations, i.e., polarities, may be reversed to achieve the same effect, or different orientations and magnetic components, such as electromagnets, may be used to achieve the same effect.

Still referring to fig. 2A-2B, the field of view blocker 200 may also include an actuator 216 that may be used to transition the slide 202 between the open and closed positions. In some embodiments, the actuator may be a separate, discrete component from the rest of the field of view blocker 200. That is, the actuator may be a separate component used in conjunction with the view blocker 200 or with a display portion or electronic device in which the view blocker 200 may be implemented. In some embodiments, the actuator 216 may be a magnet, or constructed of a magnetic or ferromagnetic material. In other embodiments, the actuator 216 may emit its own magnetic field, or may be a material that is influenced by or responds to a magnetic field, such as a ferrous alloy. In yet further embodiments, the actuator 216 may be a magnet or a metal item that is part of or may be embedded in another component or item, such as a stylus or pen having metal or magnetic pieces. In other embodiments, the actuator 216 may be any metallic article, or even an everyday object that is affected by a magnetic field, such as a paperclip, letter opener, and the like. In other words, in some examples, a user may be able to pick up any convenient metal item, such as a paperclip, letter opener, etc., and use such item to actuate the view blocker.

To transition the slider 202, for example, from the open position to the closed position, the actuator 216 may be brought into proximity with the slider magnet 210, for example, in the exemplary direction 207 (although proximity from any direction is possible and contemplated). The actuator 216 may move the slider magnet 210, and thus the slider 202, between the open and closed positions when sufficiently close to the slider magnet 210 to exert a magnetic force on the slider magnet 210 or when influenced by the magnetic field of the slider magnet 210. In other words, the actuator 216 may be brought close enough to the slider magnet 210 to be attracted to the slider magnet 210 by magnetic force. Further, the actuator 216 may be brought close enough to the slider magnet 210 such that the attractive force between the slider magnet 210 and the actuator 216 is greater than the attractive force between the slider magnet 210 and the first holding magnet 212. Thus, the actuator 216 may then be moved in a closing direction, such as direction 205a, and the magnetic attraction between the actuator 216 and the slider magnet 210 will cause the slider magnet 210, and thus the slider 202 itself, to move in the corresponding closing direction 205b against the magnetic drive of the first holding magnet 212. The actuator 216 may magnetically pull the slider magnet 210 and the slider 202 until the slider 202 is placed in the closed position and retained there by magnetic attraction with the second holding magnet 214, as described above. It should be noted that although not shown, the actuator 216 may also be used to move the slider 202 from the closed position to the open position in a similar manner. In other words, the actuator 216 may magnetically pull the slider magnet 210 in an opening direction opposite the direction 205a against the magnetic drive of the second holding magnet 214 to move the slider 202 in a corresponding opening direction opposite the direction 205b to the open position, wherein the slider 202 is retained by the first holding magnet 212.

Referring now to fig. 3, a front view of an exemplary actuator 316 is illustrated. The actuator 316 may be similar in structure and function to the actuator 216. Fig. 3 depicts the actuator 316 as being attached to a fitting 318 for an electronic device or embedded within the fitting 318. In some implementations, accessory 318 can be a stylus 320 for use with touch screen electronics. Further, the actuator 316 may be a magnet or magnetic material or element that may have a stronger magnetic attraction to the slider magnet on the slider of the example field of view blocker as compared to the magnetic attraction such slider magnet may have with the first and second retention magnets. Embedding or attaching the actuator 316 to the fitting 318 ensures that the actuator 316 is easily accessible to a user for moving the slider from the open position to the closed position, and vice versa. Note that this is just one example of a fitting in which the actuator 316 may be embedded. Other examples may include, but are not limited to, other peripheral devices or even other common table top items having a metallic material. Further, in other embodiments, the actuator 316 may be a separate metal component, such as a paperclip, a binder clip, a pen, or other suitable component.

Referring now to fig. 4A, a perspective view of an exemplary display portion 401 for an electronic device with an exemplary field of view blocker 400 is illustrated. The view blocker 400 is illustrated in phantom lines because it is hidden behind a bezel 424 of the display portion 401. In other words, the slider of the view blocker 400 may be disposed within the display portion 401 behind the bezel 424. The example view blocker 400 may be similar to the other example view blockers described above. Further, similarly named elements of the example view blocker 400 may be similar in function and/or structure to corresponding elements of other example view blockers, as they are described above. The exemplary display portion 401 may have a display 422, on which display 422 graphics, user interfaces, video, images, or other display information may be depicted. Display portion 401 may also have a bezel 424 that surrounds display 422. In some implementations, the display 422 can be a touch screen display. Bezel 424 may have bezel apertures. In some implementations, the bezel 424 may be a non-display area that may block or hide portions of the display portion 401, circuitry, or other components disposed around the display 422. In some embodiments, bezel 424 may surround only a portion of display 422, such as if the display is an edge-to-edge display (edge-to-edge display), or in other embodiments, bezel 424 may extend along at least a portion of a side of display 422. The display portion 401 may also include a camera 408, which may be a front facing camera. The camera 408 may be positioned behind the bezel 424 and aligned with the bezel aperture through which the camera 408 may capture images or video. It should be noted that although the display portion 401 is illustrated as possibly being part of a notebook computer, the display portion 401 may also be part of another type of electronic device, such as a tablet computer, a mobile phone, a computer monitor or terminal, a desktop computer, or any other electronic device with a camera.

Referring now to fig. 4B-4C, perspective cutaway views of display portion 401 are illustrated. A portion of bezel 424 and display 422 are cut away to illustrate an exemplary field of view blocker 400 disposed behind them. The exemplary view blocker 400 may include a slider 402 disposed between a bezel 424 and the camera 408 or a portion thereof or lens, and further include a first holding magnet 412 and a second holding magnet 414. Slider 402 may have a slider magnet 410 and a camera hole disposed on slider 402. Slider 402 is movable along bezel 424 from an open position shown in fig. 4B, in which a camera may be able to capture images and video through the camera and bezel apertures, and a closed position shown in fig. 4C, in which slider 402 may be positioned in front of camera 408 or its lens to block the view of the camera through the bezel aperture and prevent the camera from capturing images or video through the bezel aperture.

Slider 402 is movable between open and closed positions by actuator 416. For example, referring to fig. 4C, the actuator 416 may be brought into proximity with the slider magnet 410 and then moved in the closing direction 405, the actuator 416 may pull the slider magnet 410, and thus the slider 402, in the closing direction 405 by magnetic attraction. Actuator 416 may move slider 402 back to the open position in a similar manner.

Referring now to fig. 4D and 4E, a schematic cross-sectional view of the exemplary display portion 401 is illustrated as taken looking down from the top of the display portion 401. In addition, the slider magnet 410 and the first and second holding magnets 412, 414 are omitted for simplicity. Fig. 4D illustrates slider 402 in the open position, and fig. 4E illustrates slider 402 in the closed position. When in the open position, the camera aperture 406 is aligned with the camera 408 and bezel aperture 426. The bezel aperture 426 may be an opening, aperture, or window through which the camera 408 may be able to capture images and/or video. Thus, when the slider 402 is in the open position, the camera 408 may have an unobstructed view through the bezel aperture 426, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 4D. Conversely, when the slider 402 is in the closed position, the camera aperture 406 is not aligned with the camera 408 and bezel aperture 426. Thus, the slider 402 is positioned between the camera 408 or its lens and the bezel aperture 426, thereby blocking the camera 408 from capturing images and/or video through the bezel aperture 426.

In some embodiments, the display portion 401 may also include a cover glass 428. The cover glass 428 may be disposed over the display, bezel 424, and bezel aperture 426, with the bezel 424 disposed between the cover glass 428 and the slider 402. The camera 408 may be positioned behind the cover glass and bezel 424. Thus, the cover glass 428 may extend uninterrupted over the portion of the display portion 401 in which the camera 408 and the slider 402 are disposed, without requiring an opening in the cover glass to accommodate the slider 402.

Referring now to fig. 5A-5B, perspective views of electronic devices 503a and 503B (collectively electronic devices 503) with exemplary view blockers 500 are illustrated. The example view blocker 500 may be similar to other example view blockers described above. Further, similarly named elements of the example view blocker 500 may be similar in function and/or structure to corresponding elements of other example view blockers, as they are described above. The field of view blocker 500 may have a slider and slider magnets, and first and second holding magnets, as described above. The electronic device 503a may have a display portion 501 with a display and a bezel, and an input portion 530 hingeably coupled to the display portion 501 such that the display portion 501 and the input portion 530 form a notebook computer. The electronic device 503b may also have the display portion 501 but no input portion. Thus, the electronic device 503b may represent a tablet computer. The display portion 501 of any electronic device may include a touch screen display and/or a cover glass. It should be noted that fig. 5A-5B illustrate an example, and the electronic device 503 may be another type of electronic device having a video camera in addition to a notebook computer and a tablet computer.

The slide of the view blocker 500 may be disposed behind the bezel of the display portion 501, and thus illustrated in phantom, and in front of the camera embedded behind the bezel. The slider may be movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein when the slider is in the open position, the camera aperture of the slider exposes the camera to the bezel aperture, allowing images and video to be captured through the bezel aperture by the camera, and when the slider is in the closed position, the slider blocks the camera from capturing images and video through the bezel aperture.

The electronic device 503 may include a fitting 518 having an actuator 516. In some embodiments, the accessory may be a stylus. The actuator 516 may be a magnetic component and may have sufficient magnetic attraction to the slider magnet when in close proximity thereto to move the slider between the open and closed positions via magnetic force. In other words, when it is desired to move the slider to the closed position and prevent unauthorized or undesired image and/or video capture of the camera, the user may pick up the accessory 518 and place it in close proximity to the view blocker 500 and move the accessory, for example, in a manner similar to direction 505 a. Similarly, if the user desires to utilize a camera, the user may pick up the accessory, place it close to the view blocker, and move the accessory, for example, in a manner similar to direction 505 b.

The example field of view blocker described herein provides an internally integrated blocker that can be easily and reliably actuated by a user to prevent unauthorized image and video capture from a front facing camera. The interior nature of the field of view blocker examples described herein provides and maintains the frontal industrial design and aesthetics of the electronic device. In addition, the retention magnets described herein retain the slide of the exemplary field of view blocker in a desired position.