Image capture device
US6869233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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