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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7437063 | Wireless camera flash synchronizer system and method A single oscillator synchronizer system and method that automatically switches from a wireless receive mode of the oscillator to a wireless transmit mode of the oscillator upon the detection of a synchronization (synch) signal of a camera body. In one example, a met... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7417803 | Focusing mechanism for a vision detector A machine vision image acquisition system is provided with a housing or enclosure that protects the acquisition system components from an industrial environment. The machine vision image acquisition system has a focusing mechanism that can be actuated externally to ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7362965 | Wireless communication activation system and method A system and method for removable connection of an antenna element to a first flash synchronization connector of a camera body having wireless communication capability therein. An electrical event may be produced when the antenna element is connected to the first fl... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7342611 | Method for rapid power-on to first picture in a digital camera Digital cameras and methods that provide for a rapid camera power-on sequence. A warm-sleep state is defined in which the camera and nearly all of its internal components are shut down, yet just enough information is retained within high speed volatile storage and p... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334192 | System and method for enabling manipulation of graphic images to form a graphic image An instrument includes a display screen which includes a bitmap graphical user interface including an on-screen menu, and a control element which enables movement of the on-screen menu corresponding to movement of the control element, enables the user to manipulate ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7317808 | Microphone The invention is directed to a microphone, particularly a microphone of the kind used in theaters or in television studios, preferably a wireless microphone. It is known to provide marking in the form of a microphone cap or a colored adhesive tape at the end of the ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7283687 | Imaging for virtual cameras Imaging for virtual cameras implemented through a Web site sometimes referred to as an “electronic photo shop.” Embodiments include receiving in an electronic photo shop, from a virtual camera coupled for data communications through a network to the electronic p... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7268802 | Photography system with remote control subject designation and digital framing A photography system includes a digital camera and a remote control. The remote control emits a light that the photographer can use to designate a subject to be photographed by pointing the remote control at the subject, casting a light spot on the subject. In a pre... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7253840 | 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... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7201732 | Dispensing method and device for delivering material to an eye A method and device for administering material to an eye during an eye-open interval. The device includes, an electronically controllable fluid delivery element and a detector in communication with the electronically controllable fluid delivery element. The detector... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198281 | Foldable bicycle A foldable bicycle includes a bicycle frame, two driving wheels and a folding arrangement. The bicycle frame has a front portion, a rear portion, and a body frame including three supporting members to define a triangular structure. The folding arrangement includes a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7167207 | Cradle apparatus for camera The cradle apparatus for a camera facilitates satisfactory engagement and disengagement of a camera connector, ready locking of a camera in a state in which connectors are connected, and minimization of the dustiness of the connector of the cradle is to be provided.... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7142244 | Digital camera with integrated cable storage A digital camera apparatus wherein the cable used to link the camera to a processing device is stored within the body of the camera. The camera includes a cover associated with the camera housing that together define a storage cavity. The storage cavity is adapted t... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7133607 | Wireless communication activation system and method A system and method of alerting a wireless communication capability of a camera body to the presence of an external antenna element present in electrical communication with a pre-existing port of the camera body that was originally not designed for an external anten... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7110666 | Electronic device, photographing control method, photographing control program, and processor An electronic device with a camera function, an electronic device, a photographing control method, a photographing control program, and a processor is provided with a preventive function to block inappropriate photographing such as spy shots. A photographing reporti... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093203 | System and method for enabling manipulation of graphic images to form a graphic image An instrument includes a display screen which includes a bitmap graphical user interface including an on-screen menu, and a control element which enables movement of the on-screen menu corresponding to movement of the control element, enables the user to manipulate ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7046292 | System for near-simultaneous capture of multiple camera images A system for synchronizing the exposure of an image by a master camera with the exposure of an image by one or more slave cameras, each of which is located at a different position relative to a common subject to be photographed. Exposure synchronization is accomplis... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7046291 | Image photographing system having timer function, and medium An image photographing system in which one button is used in common for a function of prompt photographing and a function of photographing after a predetermined time has elapsed, comprises a button for instructing an execution of an image photographing process, a co... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7035534 | Photographic lightmeter-remote, system, and method A lightmeter-remote is usable in a system with a remotely settable camera and a plurality of remotely settable photolamps. The lightmeter-remote has a body, and a lightmeter, exposure controller, and transmitter disposed in the body. The exposure controller can be s... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7016603 | Wireless communication module A microcontroller radio card (2) for insertion into a first device, e.g., a camera (10) to allow for remote operation of a second device, e.g., a flashpack (22), utilizing the existing controls of the first device. The card includes a base (3... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7009637 | Portable multi-function apparatus and controller A portable multi-function apparatus operable both in a camera operation mode and an audio operation mode, wherein the apparatus comprises a main body; an image capturing section having a lens housed in the main body and being operated in the camera operation mode, t... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6933655 | Self-powered wireless switch A wireless switch is provided having a twenty-year life energy harvesting arrangement for self-powering a wireless transmitter. The energy harvesting arrangement is implemented in one embodiment using a piezoelectric switch element. A tritium light source and photov... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6933981 | Electronic apparatus and electronic system provided with the same A camera is detachably attached to the central portion of the rear end of an apparatus main body of a personal computer and positioned between a pair of hinge portions. A lens is provided at the camera main body of the camera and this camera main body is rotatably a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6920283 | System and method for controlling electronic devices A system of the present invention automatically controls electronic devices based on physiological conditions of a user. In this regard, the system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is positioned adjacent to an eye of a user and is configured to detect ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918430 | Onboard hydrogen storage unit with heat transfer system for use in a hydrogen powered vehicle An onboard hydrogen storage unit with heat transfer system for a hydrogen powered vehicle. The system includes a hydrogen storage vessel containing a hydrogen storage alloy configured to receive a stream of hydrogen and provide hydrogen for use in powering a vehicle... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6885818 | System and method for controlling electronic devices A system of the present invention automatically controls electronic devices based on physiological conditions of a user. In this regard, the system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is positioned adjacent to an eye of a user and is configured to detect ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6862407 | Camera stabilizer platform and camcorder therefor A stabilizing platform for attachment to the bottom of a hand held camcorder to steady the filming of subjects with the use of fiber optics in the body of the platform to send remote control infrared signals to the infrared receiving port on the camcorder. The platf... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6738572 | Function disabling system for a camera used in a restricted area Apparatus for restricting and/or prohibiting the use of a portable camera within a predetermined area, the apparatus comprising a first unit (10) mounted in or on a portable camera (not shown). The unit (10) includes a receiver (12) for receivin... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6539175 | Highway crash barrier monitoring system A highway crash barrier includes a collision sensor that detects when a vehicle collides with the crash barrier. A transmitter is coupled with the collision sensor to transmit a radio frequency signal to a remote location when this collision sensor detect... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6501908 | Camera having a monitor A camera comprises an electronic image-pickup apparatus and a silver-salt photography apparatus for recording a subject image on a silver-salt film. The electronic image-pickup apparatus comprises an area sensor for converting a subject image to an electr... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6466742 | Camera remote control A camera system uses a "focus attracting" remote control. The remote control signals its position in the camera's field of view a by emitting a distinguishable light signal. The camera selects a focus region at the position indicated by the remote control... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6411780 | Camera having electronic image-pickup capability and capable of performing self-timer photography A camera comprises an electronic image-pickup apparatus and a silver-salt photography apparatus for recording a subject image on a silver-salt film. The electronic image-pickup apparatus comprises an area sensor for converting a subject image to an electr... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6356713 | Blurring correction apparatus and image taking apparatus having the same A blurring correction controlling section determines a correction direction (deflection direction) from the blurring detected by a blurring detecting/calculating section and corrects the blurring by varying a refractive index of the electric deflection me... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6351605 | Remote control, auto-focus camera system A remote control auto-focus camera system includes a camera body; a transmitter provided separately from the camera body, wherein the transmitter transmits a remote control signal; a focusing device, a photometering device and an exposure device, provided... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6336004 | Distance measuring equipment and camera There is disclosed a distance measuring equipment capable of enhancing an accuracy of focusing, and a camera capable of enhancing an accuracy of focusing and/or reducing a cost with a small scale of circuit. In the event that a photography is performed at... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6272290 | Camera system A camera system comprises a silver halide film camera, by which an object image is recorded on a silver halide film, and a digital camera, by which an object image is recorded in a CCD. The silver halide film camera has a first release button, a first zoo... | 08/07/2001 |
| 5715480 | Remote control camera using optical signal A camera body has at least one opening formed in a front position thereof for receiving optical information about a subject. A remote control light sensor is provided within the camera body to receive a remote control light signal emitted from an external... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5682557 | Camera with a remote control unit A camera includes: a switching circuit for switching the camera between a suspending status and a photographable status; a remote control unit which includes an operation member for conducting a photographing operation and a transmitter for outputting a p... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5664233 | Remote control apparatus of camera A remote control apparatus of a camera is provided which includes a signal emitter for emitting a remote release signal light, a camera body having a view finder, and an electromagnetic shutter. A half mirror is provided in the optical path of the view fi... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5581323 | Optical apparatus for controlling operations based on a user's visual axis Optical apparatus for controlling operations based on a user's visual axis includes a finder for observing an object, and circuitry for judging whether or not a user is looking into the finder. First control circuitry is provided for discontinuing a prede... | 12/03/1996 |
