Abstract: An image vibration reduction apparatus comprises a correction lens, a first moving member having a lens frame that holds the correction lens, a second moving member having an aperture portion in which the lens frame is slidably fitted, a first actuator that drives the first moving member, a second actuator that drives the second moving member, and a holding member that supports the first moving member and the second moving member. Driving direction of the first actuator and the second actuator is oriented in a first direction that is perpendicular to the optical axis of the correction lens, and a second direction in which the second actuator displaces the lens frame via the second moving member is perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: An ABS resin molded part is manufactured by forming a molded part of an ABS resin into which a particulate filler is mixed, eluting butadiene particles from the surface of the molded part by etching, and forming a plating coat on the surface after the etching.

Abstract: When a mail server 31 and a mail server 32 are in a failover state, switches 21, 22 select communication paths E, F. A temporary save server 50 stores email received from a mail reception server 10 during the failover in a disk storage 60, and after the completion of the failover, transmits to a mail server (e.g., mail server 32) that has been switched to function as a primary system an email stored in disk storage 60 and a write request for a disk storage 40. Mail server 32, upon receiving an email and a write request from temporary save server 50, stores the received email to disk storage 40 to update stored content.

Abstract: Camera having a built-in and self-contained flash sub-assembly. The camera includes a body having a movable cover member, and a flash device for illuminating a subject to be imaged. The flash device includes a light emitting unit, a capacitor for supplying electric current to the light emitting unit to emit a flash of light, and a step-up circuit which, in accordance with a power source such as a battery, etc., charges the capacitor. The light emitting unit, the capacitor, and the step-up circuit are disposed in the moveable cover member of the body. The flash sub-assembly also may be disposed within a pop-up/out flash type unit supported by a camera body.

Abstract: Camera having a built-in and self-contained flash sub-assembly. The camera includes a body having a movable cover member, and a flash device for illuminating a subject to be imaged. The flash device includes a light emitting unit, a capacitor for supplying electric current to the light emitting unit to emit a flash of light, and a step-up circuit which, in accordance with a power source such as a battery, etc., charges the capacitor. The light emitting unit, the capacitor, and the step-up circuit are disposed in the moveable cover member of the body. The flash sub-assembly also may be disposed within a pop-up/out flash type unit supported by a camera body.

Abstract: A functional device has an operating button to control a function, a display window containing an indication of the function and a luminous device, containing a luminous material to illuminate the operating button and display window. The luminous device is formed from a one-piece continuous member containing luminous material. The material forming the luminous material is an aluminum oxide luminous material. A plurality of corresponding operating buttons and display windows may be formed in the functional device, with the luminous device formed of a plate to back light the plurality of display windows, luminous material formed in the plurality of operating buttons and connecting arms to connect plate to the operating buttons.

Abstract: Camera having a built-in and self-contained flash sub-assembly. The camera includes a body having a movable cover member, and a flash device for illuminating a subject to be imaged. The flash device includes a light emitting unit, a capacitor for supplying electric current to the light emitting unit to emit a flash of light, and a step-up circuit which, in accordance with a power source such as a battery, etc., charges the capacitor. The light emitting unit, the capacitor, and the step-up circuit are disposed in the moveable cover member of the body. The flash sub-assembly also may be disposed within a pop-up/out flash type unit supported by a camera body.

Abstract: Camera having a built-in and self-contained flash sub-assembly. The camera includes a body having a movable cover member, and a flash device for illuminating a subject to be imaged. The flash device includes a light emitting unit, a capacitor for supplying electric current to the light emitting unit to emit a flash of light, and a step-up circuit which, in accordance with a power source such as a battery, etc., charges the capacitor. The light emitting unit, the capacitor, and the step-up circuit are disposed in the moveable cover member of the body. The flash sub-assembly also may be disposed within a pop-up/out flash type unit supported by a camera body.

Abstract: An interchangeable lens camera including a lens barrel and a camera body. The lens barrel is attached to the camera body via a body side mount and a lens side mount. The lens barrel mounting mechanism, including the body side mount and the lens side mount, is capable of moving along the optical axis of the camera so as to move from a position where the lens barrel is completely collapsed within the camera body to a position where the lens barrel is fully extended for zoom photography. The shortest state of the camera is when the lens barrel is detached from the camera. The lens barrel includes a set tube that is movable along the optical axis, lens units for focusing light onto a film in the camera body, and lens protection elements that open or close depending upon the state of the lens barrel, i.e., detached or attached, collapsed or extended.

Abstract: A display device adapted for use with a camera is equipped with circuitry for monitoring and controlling camera operation. The display device includes a display unit having a first display part which shows a photographic mode indication, a second display part which shows calendar information (e.g., date and time information), and a connector designed to electronically connect the display device to the circuitry. The connector is mounted in the camera in parallel relation to the first display part and to the second display part. The second display part is mounted near the connector and in closer proximity to the connector than the first display part. Additionally, a control device for controlling the drive characteristics of a display device adapted for use in a camera is provided.

Abstract: A camera is provided which has a vibration detection unit that detects vibration, a photographic focal length detection unit which detects the focal length of the photographic optical system, and a distance-measurement unit that measures the distance to the object being photographed. The vibration compensation device employs drive motors as a vibration compensation unit. The drive motors have a start up time which is at least as fast as the acceleration of a vibration having roughly a sine wave shape with a frequency of 10 Hz and a maximum velocity of 7.5 mm/sec. Such a motor is able to reach the maximum velocity of the vibration in under 25 ms.

Abstract: A camera includes: a camera main body; a slide cover that makes a sliding movement between a camera non-operating position, at which, at least, a viewfinder objective lens window, a viewfinder eyepiece window, a function selection unit operated to select camera functions at the camera main body are covered, and a camera operating position at which the viewfinder objective lens window, the viewfinder eyepiece window and the function selection unit are exposed; and a loading unit that allows loading and removal of an image recording medium, regardless of whether the slide cover is at the operating position or the non-operating position.

Abstract: A shake-proof camera comprises a shake-correcting lens portion for correcting a shake by changing an optical axis of a photographic optical system and a moving lens portion disposed in the vicinity of the shake-correcting lens portion and arranged as movable in a direction of the optical axis, and further is provided with a shake-correcting lens lock apparatus for locking the shake-correcting lens portion by bringing the moving lens portion into contact with the shake-correcting lens portion.

Abstract: A processing unit structure 1 a plurality of processing units 2, . . . , assembled together continuously in a horizontal direction, wherein a transfer portion 3 is provided on the top of each processing unit 2, . . . , for transferring the plate-like material to be processed between adjacent one of the processing units. A transfer device, such as a shuttle (SH) is provided in each of the transfer portions 3. Each processing unit 2 performs a series of processes on the plate-like material and is constructed with processing blocks 4 and 4 and a transfer portion 3 in the form of a transfer robot (R) positioned between the processing blocks 4 and 4. Further, each processing unit 2. . . is independent from one another so that it is possible to selectively add and remove different ones of the processing units with respect to the processing unit structure 1.

Abstract: Apparatus such as a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) for coupling two electronic components that are configured to move relative to each other such as within a multi-part slide-open type camera, multi-part micro-scope, a scanner device, etc., that includes a first end configured to be coupled to a first electronic component, a flexible connecting member emanating from the first end, and a second end at which the connecting member terminates and which is used to connect the flexible connecting member to a second electronic component. The connecting member includes a component surface used to communicate electrical signals between the fist electronic component and the second electronic component. The flexible connecting member has a shape that permits it to extend and retract in directions substantially perpendicular to the component surface. The shape also permits the flexible connecting member to be maintained in a single plane when in a fully retracted state.

Abstract: A vibration correction system for a camera using a correcting lens driven by a reduction gear train attached to a motor. Image deflection, originating from vibration and the like of the camera, is prevented by shifting the correcting lens. A movement detector, to detect the amount of movement of the correcting lens, is arranged near the drive shaft of the motor or near the first couple of gears of the reduction gear train. After the correcting lens has been driven, the connecting lens is reset to a predetermined standard position, based on the output of the movement detector. By placing the movement detector on or near the drive shaft, a high resolving power is obtained. Accordingly, the correcting lens can be shifted with fine precise movements, and accurate correction of image deflection becomes possible.

Abstract: A display device for a camera including a multiple section display that displays data arranged in a specified direction. A control unit controls the multiple section display to display date data or a count of the frames of film. The count of the frames of film is displayed in the center of the multiple section display so that it is easy to see.

Abstract: A camera includes: a camera main body having a lens barrel; and a slide cover that moves relative to the camera main body between a camera non-use position at which the lens barrel, at least, is covered and a camera use position at which the lens barrel is exposed. And a sealed space is formed at the slide cover and a camera component is provided in the sealed space.

Abstract: A camera equipped with a vibration detection unit which detects vibrations in the camera, a vibration compensation unit which performs vibration compensation based on the vibration detection signals of the vibration detection unit, and a strobe emitting unit which emits photographic fill-in light. A control unit is provided that prohibits charging of the strobe battery while the vibration detection unit is operating. In addition, when it has been determined that photographic fill-in light is needed, and the vibration detection unit is operating, and when the strobe battery is uncharged, the operation of the vibration detection unit is stopped.

Abstract: A camera with a data imprinting device includes a generally triangular space adjacent a film spool. A roller, used to conform the film to the film spool is urged into the triangular space when the film diameter on the roller approaches a maximum diameter. A portion of an optical system for the data imprinting device is also located in the triangular space. The periods of film drive pulses are averaged to establish periods of data imprinting pulses. A plurality of the data imprinting pulses are generated for each film drive pulse. In a full size mode of operation, a first set of the data imprinting pulses are used to record imprinting data. In a panorama mode of operation, a second set of the data imprinting pulses are used to record the imprinting data. The second set of data imprinting pulses contains more data imprinting pulses than the first set of data imprinting pulses, whereby the data imprinted in panorama mode occupies a shorter length of the film than does the data imprinted in full size mode.