Abstract: A system and method is provided for using a case having various components for playing a file (e.g., image, video, etc.) on a remote device (e.g., a television, etc.), wherein the case (or a portion thereof) is adjacent a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The case preferably includes a wireless charging mechanism for wirelessly charging a battery on the portable electronic device, a memory for storing at least one file, a transceiver for transmitting the file to a remote device for presentation to a user, and a processor in communication with at least the memory and the transceiver, wherein the processor is controlled by an application operating on the portable electronic device and the application is configured (e.g., in response to user input) to transmit the file (a) from the portable electronic device to the case and (b) from the case to the remote device, for presentation thereon.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for using a case and/or skin having various components for improving and/or enhancing a camera (e.g., photographic, video, etc.) feature of a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The system preferably includes a case and/or skin having a lens (e.g., focusable lens) that is aligned with a lens on the smartphone, a light (e.g., a flash, etc.), and at least one shutter release button. An application operating on the smartphone may then be used to control the light (or flash) and to capture an image in response to a user depressing the shutter release button. Communications between the smartphone and the case can be accomplished via either a wired or wireless communication link, which may involve the inclusion of at least one transceiver (e.g., Bluetooth transceiver) and/or processor on the case.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for using a case and/or skin having various components for improving and/or enhancing a camera (e.g., photographic, video, etc.) feature of a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The system preferably includes a case and/or skin having a lens (e.g., focusable lens) that is aligned with a lens on the smartphone, a light (e.g., a flash, etc.), and at least one shutter release button. An application operating on the smartphone may then be used to control the light (or flash) and to capture an image in response to a user depressing the shutter release button. Communications between the smartphone and the case can be accomplished via either a wired or wireless communication link, which may involve the inclusion of at least one transceiver (e.g., Bluetooth transceiver) and/or processor on the case.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for affixing a first mobile device (e.g., a smartphone, etc.) having a camera feature to a stand (e.g., a tripod) having a motor, where a second mobile device (e.g., a tablet, etc.) is used to control at least the motor, thereby adjusting the first mobile device in relation to the stand. In another embodiment, the second mobile device is further used to control other features, such as shutter, flash, focus, etc. In a first embodiment, this is accomplished via a single wireless communication channel between the second mobile device and either the first mobile device or the stand and a second (e.g., wired or wireless) communication channel between the first mobile device and the stand. In a second embodiment, this is accomplished via a plurality of wireless communication channels between the second wireless device and the first mobile device and/or the stand.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for affixing a first mobile device (e.g., a smartphone, etc.) having a camera feature to a stand (e.g., a tripod) having a motor, where a second mobile device (e.g., a tablet, etc.) is used to control at least the motor, thereby adjusting the first mobile device in relation to the stand. In another embodiment, the second mobile device is further used to control other features, such as shutter, flash, focus, etc. In a first embodiment, this is accomplished via a single wireless communication channel between the second mobile device and either the first mobile device or the stand and a second (e.g., wired or wireless) communication channel between the first mobile device and the stand. In a second embodiment, this is accomplished via a plurality of wireless communication channels between the second wireless device and the first mobile device and/or the stand.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for using a case and/or skin having various components for improving and/or enhancing a camera (e.g., photographic, video, etc.) feature of a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The system preferably includes a case and/or skin having a lens (e.g., telescopic lens) that is aligned with a lens on the smartphone. A motor controlled by an application operating on the smartphone may then be used to adjust the focal point of the lens on the case. This can be accomplished via either a wired or wireless communication link, which may involve the inclusion of at least one transceiver (e.g., Bluetooth transceiver) and/or processor on the case. In certain embodiments, the case may also include a flash controlled via the application operating on the smartphone, a memory for storing captured images (or video), and/or a rechargeable battery.