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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8144244 | Imaging device Disclosed herein is an imaging device including: a body portion; a lens mount portion provided on the body portion for mounting a detachable taking lens; a body-side coupler provided in the body portion and adapted to be connected to a lens-side coupler of the takin... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8134639 | Imaging device and extendable shoulder pad therefor There is provided an imaging device including a main body having a front part and a rear part; and a lens mounted to the front part of the main body. The main body includes a slope formed in the rear part, the slope being inclined upward with respect to a bottom sur... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8098326 | Electronic device and accessory device A connector on an electronic device includes a pair of locking plates, a guide groove, and a space. Each locking plate has, on its edge, a first concave portion, a first convex portion, a second concave portion, and a second convex portion. An intermediate surface f... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8068169 | Clip-on video camera system for medical, surgical and dental applications A video camera system includes a mount with a clip-on structure adapted for attachment to a pair of eyeglass frames, loupes, or a headband. The preferred embodiment includes a camera mounted on a first pivot arm, and a light source mounted on a second pivot arm. One... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8063983 | Imaging apparatus having a movable barrier and a movable barrier opening/closing member An imaging apparatus is disclosed. The imaging apparatus includes: a housing forming an external armor; an imaging lens provided in the housing; a barrier adapted to be moved between a closing position at which it covers the imaging lens; and an opening position at ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8059195 | Electronic device with slideable covers An electronic device with slideable covers is provided. The electronic device includes a main body. Two sliding slots are defined in each of side surfaces of the main body, and a receiving space is defined in one end of each sliding slot, another receiving space is ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8059196 | Camera for mounting An apparatus includes housing, a camera lens, a video recorder, a mounting rail, and a mount. The video recorder is located within the housing for recording images captured by the camera lens. The mounting rail is located on the housing and is received by the mount.... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8059194 | Image sensor inspection and cleaning device A loupe for use in conjunction with a digital SLR camera. The loupe is designed to couple to the lens mount of a camera to enable detection of any dust particles or other debris present on camera's image sensor. The loupe has a tubular housing having an access windo... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8049816 | Mobile terminal device having camera system The present invention is a camera system which is usable with a mobile terminal. The camera system includes a lens module and at least one mechanism for changing optical properties by interacting with the lens module. The camera system may be built into the mobile t... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8045051 | Imaging apparatus An imaging apparatus that includes a main body that includes a recording and reproducing unit that houses a main recording medium and records an information signal. The information signal from the main recording medium is reproduced. An auxiliary recording medium un... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8035735 | Camera with weather cover A camera includes a camera body, a video camera recorder, a battery compartment, and a weather cover. The camera body has a lens at front end and threads at a rear end. The video camera recorder has a forward portion located within the camera body. The battery compa... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8013933 | Imaging-device cleaning apparatus An imaging-device cleaning apparatus is attached to a camera by engaging with a lens mount of the camera typically used for attaching a camera lens. The imaging-device cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle for removing dust and dirt in the vicinity of an imaging sect... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7995140 | Add-on for a communicating terminal comprising imaging means and assembly comprising the add-on and the communicating terminal An accessory for a portable communicating terminal (T) fitted out with means (C) for processing and acquiring images through at least one optical system (O), an accessory comprising: means (4) for attachment onto the communi... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7986369 | Web cam stand system A lower portion has a lower end and an upper end. The lower end is enlarged for positioning on a floor. An upper portion is movable to any of a plurality of positions. The interior end of the upper portion is coupled to the upper end of the lower portion. Electrical... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7973856 | Image-snapping device An image snapping device includes a body, a support rod, an image-snapping module and an outer hollow cylinder. The support rod is pivotally connected to the body. The image-snapping module is pivotally connected to the support rod and has a camera rotatable relativ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7969506 | Cradle for connecting to portable electronic apparatus A cradle for connecting to a portable electronic apparatus is described. The cradle includes an AC adapter connector, a USB connector, a mini USB plug, and a USB signal detecting circuit. The USB connector is used to connect to a USB interface of a computer. The min... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7965337 | System for mounting camera on bow A system for mounting includes a video camera, a mounting element, and a rail and clamp connector. The video camera has a camera body. The elongated mounting element has a first end for coupling with the camera body and a threaded second end for engaging a threaded ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7884881 | Image pickup apparatus with a display unit provided on a handle Disclosed is an image pickup apparatus configured to include an image pickup unit housing in which an image pickup unit that picks up images is housed, and a handle that is disposed on an upper part of the image pickup unit housing at a predetermined gap from the im... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7859593 | Imaging block and imaging apparatus An imaging block includes a prism, first and second imaging devices, an analog/digital convertor, a timing generator, and first, second, third circuit boards. The prism separates light incident through a lens into at least two colors and outputs the light. The first... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7852403 | Electronic device with image capturing device An electronic device comprises a body, a first image capturing element, a cover and a arm. The body comprises a first surface and a second surface, with the first surface opposite to the second surface. The first image capturing element is disposed on the first surf... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7847860 | Camera assembly for a mobile communication device A camera assembly for a mobile communication device comprises a camera and a case adapted to accommodate the camera. The case is adapted to elastically support the camera with the elastic support being biased in one direction. The camera assembly is adapted for slid... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7791671 | Smart camera with modular expansion capability including a function module that performs image processing A smart camera with modular expansion capabilities, including a housing, a camera directly attached to the housing for acquiring an image of an object, a functional unit comprised in the housing and coupled to the camera, where the functional unit is configurable to... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7782395 | Apparatus and method for mounting a photographing device Provided are an apparatus and a method of mounting a photographing device capable of aligning the photographing device accurately when the photographing device is mounted. The apparatus for mounting the photographing device includes a base member including at least ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7719613 | Cradle for digital camera Free setting of the angle or direction of a camera is available while the camera is being inserted into a cradle. A cradle for a digital camera is provided, which is capable of confirming a display screen of the camera, changing the recording medium or battery, or m... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7710497 | Visual presenter A visual presenter includes a camera support arm pivotally mounted on a base and having one end on which a camera is mounted, a pivot support including a bracket, a pivot having one end formed with a male thread, a disc spring fitted with the male thread and a nut b... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7697063 | Imaging-device cleaning apparatus An imaging-device cleaning apparatus is attached to a camera by engaging with a lens mount of the camera typically used for attaching a camera lens. The imaging-device cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle for removing dust and dirt in the vicinity of an imaging sect... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7679673 | Socket A socket in which a light-emitting diode can be attached and detached as needed close to the structure for holding a camera module. Socket comprises a spring contact part for contacting the leads or electrodes of the light-emitting diode, and an anchor for anchoring... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7675571 | Cradle for connecting to portable electronic apparatus A cradle for connecting to a portable electronic apparatus is described. The cradle includes an AC adapter connector, a USB connector, a mini USB plug, and a USB signal detecting circuit. The USB connector is used to connect to a USB interface of a computer. The min... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7671921 | Image pickup apparatus having a movable grip portion An image pickup apparatus comprises: an image pickup unit for picking up an object image; an image display unit for displaying an image; a grip portion to be grasped by an operator; a moving portion for allowing the grip portion to move between a first position in w... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7652719 | Electric dust-proof device An electric dust-proof device includes a base seat, a driving mechanism, and a dust-proof cover. The driving mechanism is disposed on the base seat, and includes a power unit, and a drive unit. The drive unit includes a sliding seat driven by the power unit, a pair ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7643087 | Operating button device for portable apparatus A switching device for a portable apparatus, comprises a button disposed in an opening formed in a housing. A spring member, supported by the housing, is integrally connected to a first connecting portion of the button. A stopping claw is connected to a second conne... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7623182 | Camera interface module A camera interface module is disclosed. The camera interface module has a first connector on one side configured to couple with a camera dock. The camera interface module has a second smaller connector on a second side configured to couple to a camera. The camera in... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7612826 | Electronic device and accessory device A connector on an electronic device includes a pair of locking plates, a guide groove, and a space. Each locking plate has, on its edge, a first concave portion, a first convex portion, a second concave portion, and a second convex portion. An intermediate surface f... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7599002 | Network camera mounting system This invention allows a video network camera to be mounted directly against a window or other transparent surface without any additional mounting hardware. The network camera can be mounted both inside and outside of a window without additional mounting hardware. A ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7573527 | Portable device A portable electronic device includes a display component and a device aperture component which are mounted on separate segments of the electronic device. Each segment can be rotated with respect to the other, thus permitting a user to photograph an object while adj... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7561203 | User input device A user input device for portable electronic devices having a first body element and a main body element arranged for pivotal movement or slidable movement with respect tot one another controls an intended functionality of the portable electronic device in a response... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7542094 | Adapter device The present invention provides an adapter device adapted for easier operation of a lid that opens and closes an opening through which a video camera is to be inserted and on which a viewfinder is to be installed. The present invention provides an adapter device to w... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7532248 | Adapter device and video camera device An adapter device is disclosed to which a video camera can easily be attached. The adapter is compatible with both small and large camera lenses which may be attached directly to it. The adapter includes a receptacle which enables the video camera to be located with... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7532249 | Smart camera with a plurality of slots for modular expansion capability through a variety of function modules connected to the smart camera A smart camera with modular expansion capabilities, including a housing, a camera directly attached to the housing for acquiring an image of an object, a functional unit comprised in the housing and coupled to the camera, where the functional unit is configurable to... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7528886 | Mobile terminal having image pick-up apparatus A mobile terminal having an image pick-up apparatus comprising a housing formed at a side of the mobile terminal, the housing having a through hole, a camera body formed at the through hole of the housing, the camera body being movable in an axial direction of the h... | 05/05/2009 |
