Abstract: Flash unit for a camera includes a flash illumination device which illuminates during imaging operations of the camera, and a housing encasing the flash illumination device. The housing is made from a material that transmits infrared light emitted by the flash illumination device to an area outside of the housing. Also disclosed is a camera that includes a built-in flash unit that further includes a flash illumination device which illuminates during operations of the camera. The camera also includes a housing that encases the built-in flash illumination unit. The housing, like the housing of the flash unit, is made from a material that transmits infrared light emitted by the flash illumination device to an area outside of the housing. Also provided is a command module for use by a camera in controlling another device. The command module includes an infrared light source, and a housing that encases the infrared light source.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for regulating and controlling the amount of light emitted by a flash unit for use with an imaging device. The apparatus and method include and involve a light source configured to illuminate a subject to imaged by an imaging device, a light receiving element configured to receive light emitted by the light source and reflected by the subject, and to generate a signal based on the reflected light, a light amount determination unit coupled to the light receiving element and configured to determine an amount of reflected light received by the light receiving element based on the signal, a light amount comparison unit coupled to the light amount determination unit and configured to compare the amount of reflected light determined by the light amount determination unit with a threshold value to generate a corresponding control signal, and a light source regulator coupled to the light amount comparison unit.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a thermal cutoff device within an electronic device having an electronic component. The bracket includes, but is not limited to, a fastener for fastening the bracket within the electronic device, and a holder integrally formed with the fastener. The holder is configured to releasably hold a thermal cutoff device. The thermal cutoff device is configured to operate based on heat generated by the electronic component. The heat is transmitted to the thermal cutoff device via the fastener and the holder.