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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.
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| 20120081593 | Imaging apparatus and display apparatus An imaging apparatus includes: a main body unit that includes an imaging lens; a display unit that displays an image picked up through the imaging lens; a hinge frame that includes a first side fixed to the main body unit so as to be rotatable around a first rotation ax... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120081576 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE INFORMATION An image processing method and apparatus for automatically rotating an image and a display unit, and an information storage medium storing image information. The apparatus including a photographing unit which generates image data and a rotation sensing unit which genera... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120069234 | Imaging Apparatus capable of detecting and displaying information with respect to an incline thereof An imaging apparatus including an incline detection device configured to detect an incline of the imaging apparatus, an image display device configured to display an image based on the image information, an incline computation device configured to compute an incline inf... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120033029 | PORTABLE TERMINAL WITH ROTATABLE AXIAL FLIP UNIT AND DUAL LENS ARRANGEMENT This portable terminal comprises a main unit having a microphone, a key operation unit, and a radio sending/receiving function of image and sound, a
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| 20120033100 | IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD One of objects of the invention is to provide an image capturing device and an image capturing method, which is capable of capturing an image of the target at the proper angle by a simple device configuration. An image capturing device of the present invention includes:... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20110310283 | IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND PROGRAM An imaging apparatus selects and extracts a longest straight line from a captured image, and superimposes the straight line on the captured image to display it by a display device. An orientation detection unit including an acceleration sensor detects a roll angle. An X... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110310285 | IMAGING APPARATUS An imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to capture a subject image to generate image data, a first display unit configured to display the image data generated by the imaging unit and to be capable of taking a reference position and a position different ... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110310284 | IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING OPENABLE AND CLOSABLE DISPLAY PANEL, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM An image pickup apparatus which is capable of preventing shooting from ending in failure even when a display panel is unexpectedly closed under the influence of a strong wind, a water stream, or the like. Any shooting mode is selected from among a plurality of shooting ... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110254991 | RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE FOR RECORDING AND REPRODUCING IMAGE AND SOUND A device includes a housing unit which includes a first housing, and a second housing which has a main-surface provided with a first display which displays an image, a second display which displays an operation unit, and accepts an instruction through operation of the d... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110249167 | VIEW FINDER A view finder includes: a screen portion provided with a display screen which can display images captured by a camera main body; a mounting portion that can be fixed to the camera main body; and an arm portion connecting the mounting portion to the screen portion and mo... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110115936 | DIGITAL IMAGING PROCESSOR AND METHOD OF IMPROVING USER RECOGNITION IN THE DIGITAL IMAGING PROCESSOR A digital image processor and method of improving user recognition in the digital image processor are provided. The digital image processor includes a view finder for a user to view a subject and a display unit on which an image is electrically realized, the digital ima... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110109784 | IMAGING APPARATUS An imaging apparatus includes a display unit capable of being displaced between a non use state and a use state in such a manner that a display surface displaying an image of a subject is directed at least to the subject or a user in the use state, and a display control... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110109785 | IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS An image capturing apparatus includes a camera body having an image-capturing lens for receiving light to form an image of a subject and a display unit having a display screen for displaying the image. The display unit is slidably supported by the camera body. A surface... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110102659 | IMAGING APPARATUS An imaging apparatus includes a pedestal portion which is formed further forward than the handle holding portion and configured to store the display monitor with a display surface of the display monitor face thereto, a projected portion formed further forward than the p... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20100259665 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE An electronic device is provided which includes a light emitting unit for emitting light, and a light detection unit which is irradiated with the light emitted by the light emitting unit and which includes an optical sensor for outputting an electric current correspondi... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100231777 | IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING MODE OF IMAGING DEVICE An imaging device includes an imaging unit that takes an image; a display unit that displays the image taken by the imaging unit and displays a menu of selectable modes in accordance with a change in a position of the imaging device; and an operation detecting unit that... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100149401 | IMAGING APPARATUS WITH DISPLAY AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS A digital camera is provided with a vertically long camera body having an approximately rectangular solid shape. An LCD panel provided in a rear surface of the camera body is arranged such that longitudinal directions of the display screen and the camera body correspond... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100085463 | PORTABLE TERMINAL WITH ROTATABLE AXIAL FLIP UNIT AND DUAL LENS ARRANGEMENT This portable terminal comprises a main unit having a microphone, a key operation unit, and a radio sending/receiving function of image and sound, a
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| 20090316036 | Apparatus for a Combination Camcorder-Handset Device A combination camcorder handset device in a clam-shell form factor that has at least two operational modes—one of which is a phone mode wherein the device is used by holding the device to the ear and talking, and another of which is a camera mode wherein the device is... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090278974 | Hand-held imaging apparatus and storage medium storing program A hand-held imaging apparatus 10 comprises a lower housing 11, an upper housing 21, an outer camera 25, a lower LCD 12, a touch panel 13, and change means. The upper housing 21 is foldably connected to the lower housing <... | 11/12/2009 |
| 20090195684 | CAMCORDER AIMING DEVICE The present invention relates to an aiming device for a camcorder. An open frame with an attachment means is mounted to the camcorder such that one can see what the camcorder will record through the open frame yet still view the non recorded material at the same time.... | 08/06/2009 |
| 20090174803 | Portable information terminal equipped with camera The information terminal body may be designed to foldably pivot a pair of flat cases each having a display unit through a hinge which is equipped with a photographing optical system for the camera function unit of which optical axis of lens is perpendicular to an axial ... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090115881 | PORTABLE TERMINAL A portable terminal, comprises: a terminal body provided with a display unit to output visual information relating to a capturing mode, and having wireless communication functions; a touch input unit provided at the display unit, and configured to input information when... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090096911 | CAMERA WITH DISPLAY PANEL A camera with a display panel comprises a camera body and an LCD panel unit. The LCD panel unit is swingably attached to the camera body by a hinge portion. The LCD panel unit is provided with the display panel. A speaker portion is located on one surface (on the same s... | 04/16/2009 |
| 20080284895 | VIEWFINDER AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS A viewfinder includes a main body detachably attached to a camera body, a display unit on which an image captured at the camera body is displayed, and an eyepiece unit detachably attached to the display unit. The eyepiece unit magnifies the image. The display unit inclu... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080239134 | WEBCAM WITH MOVEABLE ZOOM LENS A webcam with an optical lens that can manually be moved into a position in front of the camera lens. The lens may slide or be rotated to a position in front of the camera lens. The optical lens may be a zoom lens, such that, in combination with the lens of the camera, ... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080225156 | Digital image processing apparatus with rotating display device Provided is a digital image processing apparatus including a body and a rotating display device rotatably installed on the body. The rotating display device comprises: a display panel that displays an image; and a direction sensor for sensing a direction of the display ... | 09/18/2008 |
| 20080122965 | PORTABLE COMPUTER APPARATUS A portable computer is disclosed, which includes a host, a display, an image capturing module and a biaxial rotating structure. The host is used for processing digital data. The display is used for displaying the result of processing digital data. The image capturing mo... | 05/29/2008 |
| 20080049135 | Imaging apparatus and lock mechanism An imaging apparatus is disclosed. The image apparatus has: a camera body; a viewfinder unit including a frame; a revolving mechanism for revolving the frame; a frictional mechanism including a detachable plate and giving frictional resistance to the frame and maintaini... | 02/28/2008 |
| 20080036876 | Electronic apparatus having a display function An electronic apparatus having a display function is able to alter the orientation of an image displayed on a display means for displaying images between a first orientation and a second orientation different from the first orientation. A plurality of operating means ar... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20070298850 | Mobile Communication Terminal [Summary] [Object] An object of the present invention is to enhance operability of a mobile communication terminal to be foldable by directing a display panel outward. [Means for Settlement] A folding-type mo... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070279511 | Image capture apparatus A digital camera is constituted of a main body and an image display unit which is selectively and removably attached to a front or a rear surface of the main body. When the image display unit is attached to the rear surface, a first menu screen is displayed on an LCD of... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20070242150 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND IMAGING DEVICE Disclosed are a display apparatus having a display section tiltable in at least two directions within a predetermined tilting range using at least four tilting members, and an imaging device using the display apparatus. An example of the predetermined range, a range whe... | 10/18/2007 |
| 20070229694 | Imaging Device An image pickup apparatus in which a display surface of a display device can be looked at favorably when imaging a subject and in which it never happens that the display device becomes obstructive during imaging and it is possible to carry out an imaging operation with ... | 10/04/2007 |
| 20070126910 | Camera A camera, comprising: a camera main body; a first monitor which is openable and closable on the camera main body; and a second monitor which is openable and closable on the camera main body; wherein the first monitor and the second monitor are configured so that the sec... | 06/07/2007 |
| 20070115382 | Image capturing apparatus An image capturing apparatus includes a camera body having an image-capturing lens for receiving light to form an image of a subject and a display unit having a display screen for displaying the image. The display unit is slidably supported by the camera body. A surface... | 05/24/2007 |
| 20070097248 | Portable terminal having digital camera function A portable terminal is provided having a digital camera function that includes a display main body having a display, a camera assembly having a camera module for focusing on a subject and photographing an image of the subject displayed on the display and a turning unit ... | 05/03/2007 |
| 20070081089 | Electronic image pickup apparatus In an electronic image pickup apparatus where an object light after passing through a taking lens unit having a plurality of lenses is photoelectrically converted at an image pickup device to be recorded, the taking lens unit is constructed as having a reflecting mirror... | 04/12/2007 |
| 20070002157 | Image capturing apparatus An image capturing apparatus comprises: a body; a display part movable relative to the body, the display part having a display screen capable of being changed in orientation according to a movement relative to the body; a detector for detecting an orientation of the dis... | 01/04/2007 |
| 20060293096 | Hinge mechanism of folding type information processing unit An information processing unit such as a folding type mobile phone whose first casing having a display and second casing having buttons are connected by a hinge. A first fixing mechanism of the hinge temporarily fixes the first and the second casing by a predetermined h... | 12/28/2006 |
