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Image capture device

US6869233B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateSep 23, 2003
Grant dateMar 22, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/38
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image capture device is provided including more compact components to enable the fabrication of more compact image capture devices. In one particular embodiment, a compact shutter mechanism is provided that requires less space within the camera when the shutter is open. In another particular embodiment, a rotary to linear switch is provided to reduce the amount of real estate required by the switch on the outside housing of the image capture device.

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