Camera shutter control through a USB port or audio/video port
US8230126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/75
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus comprises a digital image sensor, a communication port, a detection circuit and a processor. The detection circuit is configured to detect a change in electrical resistance at a connector of the communication port. The processor is configured to initiate an operation of the apparatus according to the detected change in resistance.
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