Autofocus camera
    1.
    再颁专利
    Autofocus camera 失效
    自动对焦相机

    公开(公告)号:USRE36252E

    公开(公告)日:1999-07-13

    申请号:US495169

    申请日:1995-06-27

    摘要: An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a measuring unit for obtaining information related to a predetermined parameter. The measuring unit provides an indication of said information having been measured, which can take the form of an indicator lamp, for example. The measuring unit includes a mechanism for inhibiting operation of the indicator for a predetermined time interval, after the elapse of a time period which is related to the information obtained by said measuring unit. The monitoring apparatus measures the length of time of the time period and provides an indication of the time period measured, preferably in terms of the monitored parameter. The disclosed invention is particularly suited to the monitoring of a distance measuring unit or a photometric unit for an automatic camera so that proper operation of such units can be confirmed without having to .�.dissassembly.!. .Iadd.dissassemble .Iaddend.the camera.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于监视测量单元的操作以获取与预定参数相关的信息的装置。 测量单元提供已经测量的所述信息的指示,其可以采取例如指示灯的形式。 测量单元包括用于在经过与所述测量单元获得的信息相关的时间段之后,以预定的时间间隔禁止指示器的操作的机构。 监视装置测量时间段的时间长度,并且提供测量的时间段的指示,优选地根据所监视的参数。 所公开的发明特别适用于监视用于自动相机的距离测量单元或测光单元,使得可以确认这些单元的正确操作,而不需要[拆卸]拆卸相机。

    Strobe control apparatus
    4.
    再颁专利
    Strobe control apparatus 失效
    选通控制装置

    公开(公告)号:USRE36239E

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-29

    申请号:US427703

    申请日:1995-04-24

    摘要: An apparatus for controlling a strobe which is used in a camera. The strobe control apparatus includes a charging time-limit selecting device for selecting one of plurality of charging times according to the operating conditions of the camera, and a charging voltage limit selecting device for selecting one of plurality of charge limit voltages according to the operating conditions of the camera. If the charged voltage of the strobe does not reach the selected charge limit voltage after the selected charging time has elapsed, charging is stopped. The strobe control apparatus also includes a charge prohibiting device for prohibiting charging if a predetermined charge prohibit time has not elapsed after charging is completed, so as to prevent damage to the strobe due to heat generated by frequent flashings. The predetermined prohibit time is changed, however, according to the sensed heat condition of the strobe.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制在相机中使用的闪光灯的装置。 频闪控制装置包括:充电时限选择装置,用于根据相机的操作条件选择多个充电时间中的一个充电时间;以及充电电压限制选择装置,用于根据操作条件选择多个充电极限电压中的一个 的相机。 如果在所选择的充电时间过去之后,选通脉冲的充电电压未达到选定的充电极限电压,则停止充电。 频闪控制装置还包括禁止充电的充电禁止装置,如果在充电完成之后没有经过预定的充电禁止时间,以便防止由频繁闪烁产生的热量而对频闪造成的损坏。 然而,根据感测到的频闪的加热条件,改变预定的禁止时间。

    Autofocus camera
    6.
    发明授权
    Autofocus camera 失效
    自动对焦相机

    公开(公告)号:US5223887A

    公开(公告)日:1993-06-29

    申请号:US812834

    申请日:1991-12-20

    摘要: An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a measuring unit for obtaining information related to a predetermined parameter. The measuring unit provides an indication of said information having been measured, which can take the form of an indicator lamp, for example. The measuring unit includes a mechanism for inhibiting operation of the indicator for a predetermined time interval, after the elapse of a time period which is related to the information obtained by said measuring unit. The monitoring apparatus measures the length of time of the time period and provides an indication of the time period measured, preferably in terms of the monitored parameter. The disclosed invention is particularly suited to the monitoring of an distance measuring unit or a photometric unit for an automatic camera so that proper operation of such units can be confirmed without having to disassembly the camera.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于监视测量单元的操作以获取与预定参数相关的信息的装置。 测量单元提供已经测量的所述信息的指示,其可以采取例如指示灯的形式。 测量单元包括用于在经过与所述测量单元获得的信息相关的时间段之后,以预定的时间间隔禁止指示器的操作的机构。 监视装置测量时间段的时间长度,并且提供测量的时间段的指示,优选地根据所监视的参数。 所公开的发明特别适用于监测用于自动相机的距离测量单元或测光单元,使得可以确认这种单元的正确操作,而无需拆卸相机。

    Indicator unit for an electronically controlled camera
    7.
    发明授权
    Indicator unit for an electronically controlled camera 失效
    电子照相机指示灯

    公开(公告)号:US5041860A

    公开(公告)日:1991-08-20

    申请号:US374075

    申请日:1989-06-30

    摘要: An indicator unit for an electronically controlled camera that is able to effectively indicate required information for operating the camera. Such information includes, for example, the frame number of the film in the camera, the focal length of the camera lens, the picture-taking mode, the status of the battery in the camera, and the status of the loading of the film. A display panel constructed according to the invention can display such information within a limited indication space while providing a legible display format. More specifically, the present invention provides an indicator unit for an electronically controlled camera that includes an indicator that is adapted to store a first piece of updatable information in a first memory and another piece of updatable information in a further memory. Display priority is given to the first piece of information stored in the first memory. In response to the further piece of information, the indication status of the indicator is switched from indicating the first piece of information to indicating the other piece of information in accordance with the operation of the indication control device when the switch that is responsive to the other piece of information is operated when the first piece of information being displayed on the indicator.

    摘要翻译: 用于电子控制摄像机的指示器单元,其能够有效地指示用于操作摄像机的所需信息。 这样的信息例如包括照相机中的胶片的帧号,照相机镜头的焦距,摄像模式,照相机中的电池的状态以及胶片的装载状态。 根据本发明构造的显示面板可以在有限的指示空间内显示这样的信息,同时提供可读的显示格式。 更具体地,本发明提供一种用于电子照相机的指示器单元,其包括适于在第一存储器中存储第一片可更新信息的指示符,以及另一存储器中的另一片可更新信息。 给予存储在第一存储器中的第一条信息的显示优先级。 响应于另一条信息,当响应于另一条信息的交换机响应于指示控制装置的操作时,指示符的指示状态从指示第一条信息切换到指示另一条信息 当第一条信息显示在指示器上时,操作信息。

    Electronically controlled camera having macro and normal operational
modes
    9.
    发明授权
    Electronically controlled camera having macro and normal operational modes 失效
    具有宏观和正常操作模式的电子控制相机

    公开(公告)号:US5119121A

    公开(公告)日:1992-06-02

    申请号:US480341

    申请日:1990-02-13

    摘要: An electronically controlled camera having a macro mode operating capability which is disabled in the event predetermined object-distance-information is not obtained which is required for automatically focusing the camera in the macro mode. In this event, the lens is automatically shifted from the macro position to a non-macro position to enable a properly focused photograph to be taken. The shifting of the lens is preferably performed in response to actuation of the shutter release button while the lens is in the macro position, without further actuation of the shutter release button. Further, the camera can be arranged to return the lens to a macro position after the photograph is taken.

    摘要翻译: 在没有获得在宏模式中自动聚焦相机所需的预定对象距离信息的情况下,具有微距模式操作能力的电子控制相机被禁用。 在这种情况下,镜头将自动从微距位置移动到非宏位置,以便拍摄正确对焦的照片。 当透镜处于微距位置时,透镜的移动优选地响应于快门释放按钮的致动而进行,而不进一步致动快门释放按钮。 此外,照相机可以布置成在拍摄照片之后将镜头返回到微距位置。

    Strobe control apparatus
    10.
    发明授权
    Strobe control apparatus 失效
    选通控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US5016038A

    公开(公告)日:1991-05-14

    申请号:US494237

    申请日:1990-03-15

    IPC分类号: G03B7/16 G03B15/05 H05B41/32

    摘要: An apparatus for controlling a strobe which is used in a camera. The strobe control apparatus includes a charging time-limit selecting device for selecting one of plurality of charging times according to the operating conditions of the camera, and a charging voltage limit selecting device for selecting one of plurality of charge limit voltages according to the operating conditions of the camera. If the charged voltage of the strobe does not reach the selected charge limit voltage after the selected charging time has elapsed, charging is stopped. The strobe control apparatus also includes a charge prohibiting device for prohibiting charging if a predetermined charge prohibit time has not elapsed after charging is completed, so as to prevent damage to the strobe due to heat generated by frequent flashings. The predetermined prohibit time is changed, however, according to the sensed heat condition of the strobe.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制在相机中使用的闪光灯的装置。 频闪控制装置包括:充电时限选择装置,用于根据相机的操作条件选择多个充电时间中的一个充电时间;以及充电电压限制选择装置,用于根据操作条件选择多个充电极限电压中的一个 的相机。 如果在所选择的充电时间过去之后,选通脉冲的充电电压未达到选定的充电极限电压,则停止充电。 频闪控制装置还包括禁止充电的充电禁止装置,如果在充电完成之后没有经过预定的充电禁止时间,以便防止由频繁闪烁产生的热量而对频闪造成的损坏。 然而,根据感测到的频闪的加热条件,改变预定的禁止时间。