Abstract: The present invention relates to taking photographs with a handheld device, and more particularly to hardware for enabling capturing, high resolution, well lighted photographs, document scans and videos, with efficient power usage, of two dimensional and three dimensional objects. The present invention relates to an ergonomic, handheld, mobile mount device with battery powered illumination to enable users to take stable, well-lit videos still photos and document scans when combined with mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, phablet, handheld video game system, video camera, still camera, and other mobile devices. In addition, the present invention enables direct viewing using the illuminator as both a flashlight and as a magnifier, when coupled with a magnifier. In addition, the present invention enables enhanced operation of the mobile device as a scanner or fax machine when coupled with a desktop stand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to taking photographs with a handheld device, and more particularly to hardware for enabling capturing, high resolution, well lighted photographs, document scans and videos, with efficient power usage, of two dimensional and three dimensional objects. The present invention relates to an ergonomic, handheld, mobile mount device with battery powered illumination to enable users to take stable, well-lit videos still photos and document scans when combined with mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, phablet, handheld video game system, video camera, still camera, and other mobile devices. In addition, the present invention enables direct viewing using the illuminator as both a flashlight and as a magnifier, when coupled with a magnifier. In addition, the present invention enables enhanced operation of the mobile device as a scanner or fax machine when coupled with a desktop stand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for creating a Datapod™ that includes the synchronized association of media and data objects. One embodiment of the present invention involves creating a Datapod™ by acquiring a media object, annotating the media object with a data object, and associating the media object with the data object to form an ordered or synchronized relationship between the media object and data object which implicitly defines a visual/auditory or similar experiential connection. The present invention also provides its functionality with an easy to use user interface that enables the user to readily create the synchronous association and to share the resulting Datapod™ with the intended audience.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for playing a datapod that consists of synchronized, associated media and data, which will often be constructed on a mobile device such as a smart phone or tablet or other computing or embedded device such as a camera. One embodiment of the present invention involves playing a datapod by receiving a datapod, unpacking the datapod into a synchronously associated media object and data object, and playing the datapod such that the synchronous association between the media object and the data object are maintained and the playing of the media object and data object is synchronized. The present invention provides its functionality with an easy to use user interface that enables the user to readily play the datapod.