WO2013017914A1

WO2013017914A1 - Screen book

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Publication number: WO2013017914A1
Application number: PCT/IB2011/053433
Authority: WO
Inventors: Claude Maidemberg
Original assignee: MAIDEMBERG Claude
Priority date: 2011-08-02
Filing date: 2011-08-02
Publication date: 2013-02-07

Abstract

The invention relates to a multimedia accompaniment add-on for books, provided with digital content published by a manufacturer/distributor stored in the main memory and digital content that can be customised via the USB port in order to accompany a book. Said add-on is associated with the accompanying book without involving other viewing and listening devices. The add-on makes the book and the content thereof interactive and customisable, and enables same to communicate with the Internet service networks. The add-on can be used for viewing content via a permanently visible built-in reading screen, as well as for listening to content via a speaker, which is also built-in. The add-on provides the option of communicating with other devices via a USB port, as well as the option of interacting with and updating the content via the control buttons, while remaining portable and stand-alone with an internal rechargeable battery. A secondary aim of the present invention is to ensure, in an enhanced mode, total connectivity with area networks (LAN and WAN) and to provide the intelligence required to offer advanced applications which that raise the add-on to the same level as cognitive tools for educational and/or recreational purposes.

Description

I. DESCRIPTION

LA- References

I.A.1- Cross references of the invention

The device according to the present invention requires the appropriate and relevant contributions of the following patents, within their context of use and their various industrial applications:

Patent application BT 12-1 0903021 (Digital Postcard Screen, CPNE), Claude Maidenberg), 21-03-2009.

In the context of this patent, the relevant and relevant prior patent contributions relate essentially but in a non-limiting manner:

- the basic model of invention

variants of the invention

the embodiments of the invention.

I.A.2- References to be cited concerning the invention:

US006712701B1, Electronic book, Interactive wagering System, 2004.

US004308017, Electronic learning aid with picture Book, 1981.

US005392387A, Method and System for Enhanced Data Access Effeciency in a Electronic Book, 1995.

US005463725A, Data processing System graphical user interface which emulated text material, 1995.

US005475398, US005485176, US005534888, US005663748, US005697793, US005734891, US005761485, US005774109, US005847698,

I.B- the indication of the technical field of the invention

The present invention, the "Screen Book", relates to a "MultiMedia Accompanying Additive for Books" AAML. This Aditif is equipped with an "Electronic Module" of a "Central Memory", a "USB port", a "Rechargeable Battery", a "Display Screen" with a "Speaker Flat "embedded offering the ability to view and listen, and" Command Buttons "offering the ability to interact and customize the digital media content associated with the accompanying book. Completely disregarding display and listening devices such as televisions, computers, mobile digital devices, etc. the device remains mobile and independent thanks to its internal rechargeable battery. The device also serves the storage medium as well as interaction, viewing and listening to its digital multimedia content. As a result its contents can be updated by its USB port to better serve the reader of his accompanying book or be disassembled and reassembled on a new accompanying book.

I.C- the indication of the state of the prior art highlighting the technical problem

Appearance of the paper book:

The Arabs were the first to produce paper books benefiting from their papermaking techniques imported from China in the 8th century. They thus revolutionized the production of the book and its binding in the medieval world ¹ .

The methods used for book printing and binding remain fundamentally unchanged from the 15th century until the beginning of the 20th century.

With digital convergence in the field of telecommunications and the advent of the digital book of all kinds, we are witnessing a significant transformation of our so-called "Information Society" ² . A parallel that could be formed with other periods of history, as in the time of the Enlightenment (and the nineteenth century), times when the development of the print media played a key role in the upheaval of society, or, going back further, during the Renaissance, when the development of the printing press greatly contributed to the social changes that had taken place. Despite the legitimacy of this parallel, the total restructuring of our era accomplished by the new information and communication technologies (NICT), make the elements of this parallel incomparable. In our day books have kept their success because of their friendly use of which our culture is printed.

Ebook

Early on digital books were produced for specialty areas and a small audience, intended to be read only by small and dedicated interest groups. Many formats have emerged and proliferated, some supported by software companies

Support for digital and multimedia content:

Since the emergence of personal computers and later mobile digital devices like mobile phone, PDA, camera etc, the data storage media the

1 Al-Hassani, Woodcock and Saud, "1001 Inventions, Muslim Heritage in Our World", FSTC Publishing, 2006, reprinted 2007, pp.218-219.

2 Information Society, This term refers to a state of society in which information technologies play a fundamental role. accompanied Firstly, audio cassettes converted into data carriers, then various types of floppy disks and nowadays CDs, DVDs and especially external memory modules such as "FLASH", "SD-MEMORY" memories, etc. ² . The problem raised in the present patent relates to today's electronic communication networks which still can not carry a significant volume of multimedia content as much as with a CD or DVD. They are content for the moment to transmit just small volume voice messages, low resolution photos, short videos and low resolutions, SMS, MM S etc.

A new culture based on interaction with digital data: Today, we use digital devices for our private and / or shared data much more than our old photos, letters, postcards, etc. Digital photos and messages are acquired through our digital cameras and / or mobile phones and are exchanged on our computers at home and / or at the office. Outside, it is through these same mobile phones that the exchanges take place. To view digital images outside of our cameras and mobile phones, either print them and place them in the old frames, tables, albums, folders or paste on the walls and windows, either display them on the display screens of computers or mobile digital devices (PDAs). To remedy the static characters of these printed and binding rendering computers and PDAs, digital frames of small or large screens with or without speakers take more and more part in our daily consumption of our images / messages. Professionals use in their commercial premises display screens equipped with a digital device (in almost all cases a computer) or a television connected to specific networks. At the same time, there are more or less cheap digital frames (even in the form of digital keychains) within the reach of the general public. These devices allow us to view and listen to multimedia digital content stored on their own memory and / or on external media that can be read by these devices

Digital convergence and books:

In the last few decades, we have witnessed a great digital convergence that constantly merges the domains of computers, personal organizers, telephone communication, music, photography, video, television and electronic games. etc. By the strength of this convergence, our personal data and Their devices also merge to be available anywhere, anytime. The natives of this era of convergence can no longer afford to take photos in a conventional way, on silver or color media, because not only the use of these traditional media are not immediate as their digital equivalent, but in addition they require the intervention of professionals to develop the negatives and shoot the photos on a paper support with a delay more and more significant. Moreover, the supports, the negatives, remain static and immovable, we can not modify them, re-shoot them at will or transmit them by the means of digital communication. The same types of issues arise using the old media of music and video. Indeed these media do not lend themselves to being converted and loaded on several devices to be used in different contexts by the appropriate devices. They use the products of digital convergence on a daily basis.

Today, these new products / content / digital services are following the strong trend of the market and becoming ubiquitous. In this context, the devices and applications, must become more flexible omni mobile and easy to use. This enormous surge in digital convergence is forcing digital devices to increasingly conform to consumer demands for their current lifestyle. It means Receive, Manipulate, Edit, Interact, Transmit public and / or private content at any time and in any place. It is difficult for us today to draw a snapshot of all these devices and their associated services to portray this situation, nevertheless for a non exhaustive example we can quote the products more or less concerned by the mentioned problematic:

• CPN digital postcards FR2889823 to carry all the richness of digital multimedia through postal support

Walkmans to listen / see mobile K7 / CD / DVDs

Digital cameras

Ipod / mp3 / to listen / see music & photo & video clip on the move

PDA / organizer to store and process personal data on the move

Mobile Phone, Iphone Smartphone, Blackberry

GPS to position itself geographically

Mobile game console

TNT mobile digital terrestrial television receiver

Ultra mobile PC The history and dynamism of this extremely rapid evolution demonstrates and confirms today's constraints and requirements with respect to products / devices / services of digital convergence:

Mobility, Multifunctionality, Interoperability, Multi formats, Multi Connectivity and Extremely Strong Interactivity.

The counterpart of this last fundamental upheaval is felt very early by the social, economic and philosophical criticisms of our contemporaries. This is the price to pay for this progress. These NICTs thus profoundly and daily change the lives of citizens, the functioning of businesses and the state. This leads to new mental and social representations widely discussed today (Castells ³ , 1998-1999). Today with the profusion of information and cognitive overload, the work devoted to the interfaces of electronic / digital devices take their place alongside market research and marketing investments. These efforts are made to open the access of these new products / content / digital services to the general public. Indeed to conquer this huge market, it must overcome the reluctance of consumers before the products known as "VCR Syndrome ⁴ ".

Experiments show that most readers get lost in electronic texts because they lack comprehensive information. As a result, many people print electronic texts before reading them for lack of user-friendliness of so-called "Electronic Books" devices. This strange phenomenon that was not anticipated in the past could hinder the development of electronic reading ^5.

The device according to the invention makes its contribution to adapting the contributions of digital convergence to an environment that is both complex and constrains and requires the field of books.

I.D The objectives of the invention

To overcome these lack of user-friendliness and to open the use of convergence technologies to the readers of book bounced by the electronic gadgets, the main objective of the present invention, Book-Screen, is to provide a:

3 Castells Manuel The Information Age [Book]. - Paris: Fayard, 1998-1999. - Flight. Flight. 1. The society in

networks, Vol. 2. The power of identity, Vol. 3. End of the millennium.

4 The term "VCR Syndrome" is used in this context to refer to "difficult" products to install and operate

5 Jean Gabriel Ganascia, RECIT: Cartographic and Island Representation of Texts, 2004 MultiMedia Accompaniment Additive for Books, with Digital Content Edited by a manufacturer / distributor thanks to the main memory and Digital Content Customizable via the USB bus to accompany a book. Associated with accompanying book, without the intermediary of other viewing and listening devices. It makes the book and its content Interactive, Customizable and Communicating with the Internet service networks.

The main objective of AAML is:

• "Visualization" of contents by "foldable tablecloth" visible at any time of reading and the "Main Memory" and "Main Processor".

· With "Sound System" by "Built-In Flat Speaker".

• offering the possibility of communication with other devices through a port (plug) connected to its "USB bus",

• offering the possibility of "Interaction" with these contents via the "Command Buttons" and

· While keeping its "Mobility and Energy Independence" thanks to its "Internal Rechargeable Battery".

The secondary objective of the present invention is to provide "Storage & Management & Personalization" of edited and / or personal data through "USB Bus", "Command Buttons" and "Main Memory".

A third objective of the present invention is to "Acquire real-time personal data" of the image & video type by a "built-in camera" and music, sound, sound effects by an "embedded microphone" and / or " Connector "for earphone / input. Yet another goal of AAML is to provide "connectivity" with expanded networks of Internet communication. The connectivity of the present invention consists, in the original mode, in the "Receiving & Transmitting" data Passively by the "USB Bus" port, and the "Bluetooth Module" and its network "Piconet ©".

In extended modes this "Connectivity" is provided in "Passive and Active, Local Area Network and / or Expanded" (LAN) & (WAN) mode through "Smart Unit" and "USB Host Controller". The standards used for this connectivity are "WiFi & 3G &GPS" via the "USB Active Bus" and the corresponding external USB modules. Yet another object of the present invention is the "Personalization and Interaction" of personal data, edited and received / transmitted in an "Active, LAN and / or WAN" (LAN) and / or (WAN) manner, by means of " Intelligent Unit "and the" USB Host Controller ". "Customization" in an "Active" way lies in "Processing &Modification" of data thanks to "Intelligent Unit". The standards used for customization and interaction are "WiFi & 3G &GPS" via the "USB Active Bus" and the corresponding external USB modules.

LE- The disclosure of the invention

The objectives described above are accomplished by the device according to the invention as follows Book-Screen comprises according to its main characteristic, three parts:

1. A "Folding Shutter" (VR) with a front and back with a self-adhesive tape.

2. a "Digital Module" (MN) comprising almost all the electronic and digital modules of the device, providing the characteristic features of the invention.

3. A "Sticky Matrix Wedge" (CMA) allowing the device to fit properly, wrapping the back side of the book.

Folding shutter (VR):

It serves as foldable tablecloth (MN-E) and Internal Control Unit (MN-B) support with a part acting as a "Quarter Cover". It is also composed of a Self Adhesive Tape (VR-A), a part allowing the (VR) to fall back on the Sticky Matrix Wedge (CMA) called Shutter Folding Plies (VR-P). The self-adhesive part (VR-A) is used to attach the (VR) to the outside of the back side of the book.

Digital Module (MN):

It comprises the electronic / digital part of the device it consists of the following parts:

• the Printed Circuit (MN-C), the support of the electronic modules of the device, and the web of the Screen (MN-E).

• Main Processor (MN-P1) integrated into (MN-C)

• Main Memory (MN-M) integrated into (MN-C)

• foldable tablecloth screen (MN-E) welded by its tablecloth to (MN-C) • the Flat Speaker (MN-H) connected to (MN-C) by its own connection (MN-F)

• Passive USB Bus Controller (MN-U 1) integrated into (MN-C)

• Control Buttons (MN-B) connected to (MN-C) by its own connection (MN-F)

• Rechargeable Battery (MN-I) attached to (MN-C)

• System Application and Basic Applications (MN-APBS)

• Printed Circuit Board (MN-G) attached above (MN-C) to protect it.

The Digital Module (MN) will include in its extended modes, the following additional modules:

• Image and Sound Acquisition Module (MN-A) to process and manage the data captured by the acquisition modules, Camera (MN-V) and Microphone (MN-S).

• Built-in Camera (MN-V) for real-time acquisition of personal images.

• Built-in microphone (MN-S) for real-time personal sound acquisition.

• Bluetooth Module (MN-T) to connect the device to the Piconet © network

• The Intelligent Unit (MN-P2) for extended computing power to provide users with Extended Applications (MN-APES) of the device

• USB Host Controller (MN-U2) for Extended Connectivity with Extended Networks (LAN) & (WAN) like the Internet, using "WiFi & 3 G & GPS" standards via "USB Active Bus" and the corresponding external USB modules.

• Extended Applications (MN-APES) in Extensive Connectivity and Personalization, Processing and Management of Digital Content.

Self Adhesive Matrix Wedge (CMA):

This is a thick part allowing Module (MN) to fit and fit the Display (MN-E), Speaker (MN-H) and Knobs (MN-B) when the (VR) is flap on him.

It is composed of :

• a Body (CMA)

• a Housing Cell for (MN) and (MN-E), named (CMA-A)

A protective cavity for (MN-H); named (CMA-H)

A protective cavity for (MN-B); appointed (CMA-B)

• A Backside Sticker (CMA-V) IF- The presentation of the different figures constituting the drawings

Figure N ° 01:

This figure represents the general appearance of the Book-Screen installed on a normal book by its own means namely the Sticky Tape (VR-A) of the Foldable Shutter (VR) and the Sticky Back (CMA-V) of the Self-Clad Matrix Wedge (CMA) and their details.

Figure N ° 02:

This figure represents the two parts of the invention that envelop the back plate of the book; the Foldable Shutter (VR) and the Sticky Matrix Wedge (CMA) and their details. The parts concerning the original mode are drawn in continuous linens (VR-A, VR-B, VR-E, VR-H, VR-P and CMA-A, CMA-B, CMA-H, CMA-V) and those extended modes in dotted linens (VR-V, VR-S and CMA-V, CMA-S). Figure N ° 03:

This figure represents the Digital Module and its modules in original mode and the future modules that will be added in the extended modes. The parts concerning the original mode are drawn in continuous linens and those concerning the extended modes in dotted linens. Figure N ° 04:

This figure shows the Functional Diagram of the device in original mode and the extended modes. The parts concerning the original mode are drawn in continuous linens and those concerning the extended modes in dotted linens.

I.G- The detailed description of the embodiment of the invention

Original Mode:

In original mode the Book-Screen is composed of 3 parts described as follows:

The Folding Shutter (VR ^ in original mode consists of a semi-rigid plastic material to be able to contain and fix with a permanent glue or similar material, the Speaker (MN-H) in the space provided for this purpose (VR-H), Screen (MN-E) in are provided slot (VR-E) as well as slot (VR-B) for Buttons (NM-B).

It is equipped with a crimping zone called Folding Plies (VR-P) designed to allow the (VR) to fold correctly on the Wedge (CMA) taking into account the thickness of it. The part (VR-P) is strong enough to handle device manipulation a very large number of times.

It also features a Sticky Tape (VR-A) that allows it to attach the device to the outside of the back cover of the accompanying book. The width of this band (VR-A) is calculated such that it is at least the width of the cell of the hold (CMA-A). This measurement is taken for the protection of the back side of the book against the possible degradation of the back side because of the pressure of the Module (MN).

The Digital Module (MN) in the original mode consists of a Printed Circuit (MN-C), which contains all the electronic modules of the device, fixes the Rechargeable Battery (MN-I) on its surface and connects by welding the Screen tablecloth (MN-E). It also has two other connections. A connection connecting the Control Buttons (MN-B) to (MN) and a second connecting it to the Speaker (MN-H). It is composed in the original mode of:

• a Main Processor (MN-P1) for processing and manipulating digital content; • a Main Memory (MN-M) used to store digital content;

• foldable tablecloth (MN-E) display for viewing digital content

• Built-in Flat Speaker (MN-H) for broadcasting digital content sounds

• Passive USB Bus Controller (MN-U1) for the main communication port

• Control Buttons (MN-B) serving) user interaction · an Internal Rechargeable Battery (MN-I) serving as a power source for the device

• A System Application and Basis Applications (MN-APBS) to offer users the basic functionality in original mode

The Digital Module (MN) provides the following features in original mode:

· The interaction (view, forward, reverse, etc.) of the digital content in accordance with the contents of the accompanying book using the Control Buttons (MN-B)

• the storage, processing and visualization / broadcast (audio) of the digital content of the Main Memory (MN-M) by the Main Processor (MN-P1) on the Screen (MN-E) and the Speaker ( MN-H). • updating, managing and adding personal contents to the edited contents of the device by the user and via the active devices like computer, PDA, etc., thanks to the USB bus (MN-U1) on the (MN- M).

• offer mobility and independence to the device, thanks to the Rechargeable Battery (MN-I). Self-Adhesive Matrix Wedge (CMA) in original mode is composed of a body (CMA) made of a light and spongy material such as industrial foam or similar material, and contains, in adequacy with the (VR), a Housing Cell, named (CMA -A) to fit the Printed Circuit (MN-C) of the Digital Module (MN) and protect it by the Cover (MN-G) .When folding the shutter (VR) on the Wedge (CMA), this Cell (CMA- A) also receives and houses the Display (MN-E), has a Protective Cavity (CMA-H) for the Speaker (MN-H) when the Shutter (VR) is being pulled in. It also has a Cavity (CMA-B) for the Buttons (MN-B) always when the Shutter (VR) is folded in. The Wedge (CMA) is equipped with a Backside Sticker (CMA-V) to fix the device inside. from the back side of the accompanying book.

Extended Modes:

In extended modes the Book-Screen is composed of the same 3 parts described previously, nevertheless some modifications are necessary to ensure the new structures and functionalities offered:

The Foldable Shutter (VR) in Extended modes also has two new slots. The named primer (VR-V), receives the built-in Camera (MN-V) and the second named (VR-S), receives the built-in Microphone (MN-S).

The Digital Module (MN) in extended modes also includes:

• An Image and Sound Acquisition Module (MN-A) to process and manage the data captured by the acquisition modules, Camera (MN-V) and Microphone (MN-S). This module works directly with the Main Processor (MN-P1) via the internal bus of the device in order to access the Main Memory (MN-M).

• a built-in camera (MN-V) for the acquisition of real-time personal images connected to (MN-C) by its own connection (MN-F) and controlled by the Buttons (MN-B). the images from this camera (MN-V) are processed by the

Acquisition Module (MN-A) and send to the Main Processor (MN-P1) to be stored in Main Memory (MN-M). the Main Processor (MN-P1) allows to interact and manage these images (Fixed and / or video) stored in Memory (MN-M). • Built-in microphone (MN-S) for the acquisition of real-time personal sound connected to (MN-C) by its own connection (MN-F). the sound content entered by this module is also sent to the Main Processor (MN-Pl) to be stored in Main Memory (MN-M). the Main Processor (MN-Pl) allows to interact and manage these sound contents (Voice and / or Music) stored in Memory (MN-M).

• the Bluetooth Module (MN-T) to connect the device to the integrated Piconet © network (MN-C). This module is directly connected to the Main Processor (MN-Pl) to transmit and take the data. The processor (MN-Pl) manages the advanced features of this module and provides access to the Main Memory (MN-M).

• An Intelligent Unit (MN-P2) with extended compute power will parallel or replace the Main Processor (MN-P1) to run programs specifically designed for this Intelligent Unit (MN-P2) . It is necessary to be able to benefit from the extended connections of the device and thus to offer the users of Extended Applications (MN-APES) of the device

• Extended Applications (MN-APES) in Extended Connectivity to allow users a better Management, Personalization, Interaction of the digital contents of the device in line with the content of the accompanying book and the services offered for this purpose on the Internet.

These Applications (MN-APES) for a non-exhaustive example are of type:

· Real-time acquisition of personal data by a Built-in Camera (MN-V) and a Built-In Microphone (MN-S) to constitute a set of personal and edited (original) data such as photo, video, music, sound message, sound effects, text image, etc.

• Interoperability with other digital devices in passive / LAN data reception / transmission via the USB bus (MN-U1) and the network

Piconet © from Bluetooth by Bluetooth Module (MN-T). This interoperability allows users of Book-Screen to connect together and exchange local way their data. Customizing the content of the device will make this exchange much richer.

• browse the internet and connect to online services in line with the content of the accompanying book and enrich the edited content of the device

· Varied games often in line with the contents of the accompanying book locally (without an Internet connection) or online.

• Connectivity with the broadband networks in 3 G & GPS reception / transmission for complete mobility and interactivity of the device and its accompanying book.

• Cognitive tools for educational and / or recreational purposes.

Self-Clad Matrix Wedge (GVLV) in extended modes additionally includes two new Investment Cavities. The named primal (CMA-V), is made to house and protect the built-in Camera (MN-V) and the second named (CMA-S), is made to house and protect the Built-in Microphone (MN-S).

I.H- an indication of how the invention is susceptible of industrial application

The device according to the invention in its original mode is essentially intended as a non-exhaustive example to accompany books made for children such as storybooks and educational books or novels speaking with a background that encourages the reader to abandon his passive role.

Indeed the enrichment of the content of these books by the digital content and the interactivity brought to the reading, its very sought in these fields

This device in these extended modes is particularly aimed at dictionaries learning books encyclopedias whose extended connectivity and enriched customization and finally specific applications are highly sought after.

Cognitive aids such as book index mapping, keyword research or advanced research in the content of the accompanying book are just some glimpses of the possibilities offered to publishing professionals as well as individuals by the device. extended mode.

Claims

Π. CLAIMS

1 - Accompanying device books for viewing, listening, interaction, communication, storage medium of digital content, in the form of a sticker cover quarter characterized in that it comprises:

• A folding flap with a front and back with a Sticky Band allowing the device to be attached to the outside of the back cover of the book

• a digital module containing almost all the electronic modules and the functionalities of the device equipped with:

• a Main Processor

• a Main Memory

• foldable tablecloth screen

• Flat Speaker

• a USB Controller

• Command Buttons

• a rechargeable battery

• a System Application and Basic Applications

•hiding place

• A Sticky Matrix Wedge allows the device to fit properly inside the book by attaching itself inside the back plate of the book.

2 - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said folding flap behaving as a quarter cover, has specific locations for supporting parts of said digital module and also includes a self-adhesive strip for said flap flap to fall back on said Sticky Matrix Wedge. It also includes said Self Adhesive Tape for attaching said Foldable Shutter to the outside of the back cover of said accompanying book.

3 - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said Digital Module is composed of a printed circuit support containing the mentioned components some of which (said Foldable Table Screen, said Flat Speaker and said Control Buttons extend said Circuit Printed to fit within said specific locations of said Flip-Flop and also has a Cache to protect said Digital Module.

4 - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said self-adhesive matrix wedge used to fixing the device from the inside comprises a body for supporting and protecting with a housing slot for said digital module and said foldable sheet screen, a protective cavity for said speaker, another protective cavity for said control buttons. It also has a Sticky Back to fix the device inside the back cover of the accompanying book.

5 - Device according to claims 2, 3 and 4 characterized in that said Digital Module can be extended by the following modules:

oun Image and Sound Acquisition Module

oune built-in camera

orn Built-in microphone

Goose Bluetooth Module

oun USB Host Controller

oun Smart Unit

odes Extended Applications

6 - Device according to claims 4 and any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said folding flap comprises two additional specific locations in extended mode for supporting said camera incorporated and said microphone incorporated.

7 - Device according to claims 4 and any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said self-adhesive matrix wedge comprises two cavities protections

additional extended mode for supporting and protecting said embedded camera and said built-in microphone.