Abstract:
A handheld mobile image sensing and printing device includes a support structure. A color image sensor is positioned on the support structure for sensing a color image. A color printing mechanism is positioned on the support structure and is operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor. A remote communications arrangement is positioned on the support structure and is operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image and to receive data representing images to be printed by the printing mechanism.
Abstract:
A video gaming console (and corresponding method of printing gaming information onto a substrate) is configured to accept gaming data on a detachable CD-ROM, cartridge or the like. A user plays the game via a controller device. At predetermined points in the game, such as a certain level being achieved or a task being completed, an integral printing apparatus prints gaming images. Enhanced interactivity is achieved.
Abstract:
A portable imaging device for accessing and viewing image wherein each of the images has associated aspect ratio information. The imaging device comprises: a memory for storing at least one image and associated aspect ratio information; a display for displaying at least one of the images stored in the memory and simultaneously displaying a user interface control window; and user controls for selecting commands displayed in the user interface control window; wherein a location of the user interface control window displayed in the display is dependent upon the aspect ratio information.
Abstract:
An attachment apparatus for a handheld computer having a display in accordance with the present invention includes an attachment portion for receiving and securing the handheld computer. A camera assembly mounts to the attachment portion for providing images to the handheld computer, and an interface electrically connects the handheld computing device to the camera assembly for transferring the image data to be displayed on the display of the handheld computer.
Abstract:
A print on demand camera and printer system in which the camera unit incorporating a lens, image sensor, and image processing circuitry is connected to a detachable printer unit by way of a PCMCIA interface. The printer unit may incorporate a business card sized paper cartridge and have the overall dimensions of a PCMCIA type III card.
Abstract:
A digital camera system is provided for capturing pictures of scenery or scanning the text of a document. A lens of the digital camera system receives light from a scene, and a conversion device defines a first set of digital data based on this light. A scanning mechanism included within the digital camera system scans a document as the system is passed over the surface of the document and produces a second set of data that defines an image of the document. An audio signal interface included within the digital camera system receives an audio message and defines a third set of digital data based on the audio message. A system controller stores the first, second, and third sets of data into a storage device. If desired, the first and second sets of data may be merged together to define a combined image depicting at least a portion of the scene defined by the first set of digital data and depicting at least a portion of the document defined by the second set of digital data.
Abstract:
A hand held mobile phone device with integral internal print apparatus, the device including a mobile telephone unit for transmitting and receiving signals, processing means for processing the received and transmitted signals into a printable form, a printhead and ink distribution unit assembly attached to the processing means for printing out the processed signals onto a print media, and print media feed means to feed print media received from a supply external of the phone device to the printhead for printing of the processed signal information thereon. Preferably, the printhead is a page width ink jet printhead formed as a printhead chip using MEMS processing techniques. In a preferred form, the printer phone may be used with a separate print media dispensing device that includes a print media storage region having a dispensing outlet and a printer phone cradle to support the printer phone and align its print media inlet with the dispensing outlet of the print media storage region. A dispensing ejector mechanism is also provided that is operable to eject a predetermined quantity of print media through the dispensing outlet and into the printer phone print media inlet for engagement with the associated print media feed means located in the phone.
Abstract:
A feature expansion module is provided which includes a generally rectangular body (11) installable in a host device (1), a first connection terminal (13) provided at one side of the body (11) for electrical connection with the host device (1), a feature expansion unit (44) provided inside the body (11) and having one or more functions, one or more recesses (22) formed contiguously to an insertion slot (23) formed at the other side of the body (11) and through which an integrated circuit chip (27) incorporating integrated circuit elements is inserted, to receive the integrated circuit chip (27), a second connection terminal (25) provided in the recess (22) for electrical connection with a group of terminals provided at the integrated circuit chip (27), and a controller (9) built in the body (11) to control the integrated circuit chip (27) set in the recess (22).
Abstract:
The identification information of a base station used to identify this station is stored in relation to position information. If received identification information is stored when an image is photographed, position information corresponding to the stored identification information is added to the image data.
Abstract:
A computer accessory according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise a housing and an icon pointing system mounted within the housing. The icon pointing system generates icon pointing data during selected times in order to control a position of an icon associated with a host computer system connected to the computer accessory. An imaging system mounted within the housing produces image data during selected times, the image data being representative of an image of a selected object. A data transmission system operatively associated with the icon pointing system and the imaging system transmits the icon pointing data and the image data to the host computer.