Electronic still camera that can be directly inserted in an external device
US5917545A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0051
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact, light-weight electronic still camera that is thin and inexpensive to manufacture, and that can be insertably connected directly into a PC card slot of an external device. The electronic still camera is capable of accepting attachment of a cover member or a camera accessory for assisting the camera function. The electronic still camera includes a camera body, having a slot fitting portion which can be inserted into the PC card slot, or a card-shaped recording medium of the external device. A PC card connector is provided on the slot fitting portion, for connection with an internal connector of the slot upon insertion of the slot fitting portion thereinto. A camera accessory, having a connector for connection with the connector, is so formed as to be mountable on the camera body. The camera body is provided with a phototaking lens, an image pickup device, a memory device for the image signal, switches and a battery. The camera accessory is provided with a second battery and second memory devices.
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