Xiaomi's new patent exposure: The rear camera can be detached to change the front camera in seconds

As mobile phones are now developing towards full screens, the front camera has always been a comprehensive technical difficulty. Although there is now under-screen camera technology, it has seriously affected the ability to take pictures. And a new patent of Xiaomi seems to bring another compromise.

According to 91Mobiles, Xiaomi has submitted a new patent to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which shows a detachable rear camera design.

From the patent report, the patent has a variety of rear camera module designs, including magnets, receivers, wireless transmission, and other components, and uses a detachable design.

These detachable camera modules can be attached to the top of the phone by magnets and used as a front camera. This design will be able to achieve a perfect full-screen display effect.

It is worth mentioning that the patent picture shows the circular and oval rear camera modules, which may mean that the detachable design will be suitable for a variety of camera modules. If this is the case, this will greatly improve the ability to take pictures beforehand.

However, this is only a patented design, and it is unknown whether it can be mass-produced. Of course, such a design will be a test for the airtightness of the mobile phone.

In addition, Xiaomi previously applied for a similar "electronic device and hidden camera" patent. This pop-up camera can be used to take self-portraits or as a rear camera to take photos and videos.