Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the use of shrinkable print media. Various embodiments generate image data accounting for a desired size of an output image and an expected extent of shrinkage of the shrinkable print media. The image data is adapted for use by an imaging device to produce the output image having a size such that an output image having that size prior to shrinking would be expected to have the desired size after shrinking. Further embodiments provide a shrinkable print media having an adhesive attached to at least a portion of one surface. Still further embodiments provide print media kits having shrinkable print media and one or more templates adapted to impart a texture and/or shape to the shrinkable print media in a softened state.

Abstract: A print media having a first sheet that is elastic about a plane of its printable surface is adhered to a second sheet that is rigid about the plane of the printable surface. The two sheets are separable such that the first sheet may be separated from the second sheet after transferring a desired image to the printable surface. By transferring an image to the printable surface of the first sheet, and by subsequently removing the second sheet, a stretchable image is produced on the first sheet.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the use of shrinkable print media. Various embodiments generate image data accounting for a desired size of an output image and an expected extent of shrinkage of the shrinkable print media. The image data is adapted for use by an imaging device to produce the output image having a size such that an output image having that size prior to shrinking would be expected to have the desired size after shrinking. Further embodiments provide a shrinkable print media having an adhesive attached to at least a portion of one surface. Still further embodiments provide print media kits having shrinkable print media and one or more templates adapted to impart a texture and/or shape to the shrinkable print media in a softened state.

Abstract: A battery charger provides remote or untethered charging of a rechargeable battery. The battery charger provides untethered charging either in situ within a battery-powered device or external to the device. The battery charger comprises a power converter and an energy storage device connected to the power converter. A battery charging system comprises the battery charger and independent electrical connection devices. One connection device connects the battery charger to an external energy source to acquire energy that is stored in the storage device. Another connection device connects the battery charger to a battery for charging. The connection devices are independent and battery charging is untethered in that the battery charger need not be connected to the external energy source while the battery charger charges the battery. A method of charging the battery comprises charging the battery with energy stored in a portable energy storage device.

Abstract: An ultracapacitor-based power supply (Ultracapacitor Supply) and method power a portable electronic device. The Ultracapacitor Supply includes an ultracapacitor that stores energy rapidly relative to a battery-based power supply. The stored energy is used to provide primary power to the device. The electronic device includes operational electronics that require power to operate and an integral power supply. The device uses the Ultracapacitor Supply as one or both of the integral power supply and an auxiliary power source. As an auxiliary source, the Ultracapacitor Supply provides primary power to the device operational electronics from external to the device on a temporary basis when the device integral supply is depleted or otherwise unavailable. The auxiliary source serves as an emergency or back-up power supply. As the integral source, the Ultracapacitor Supply provides primary power to the operational electronics from inside the device on a relatively regular basis.

Abstract: A battery charger provides remote or untethered charging of a rechargeable battery. The battery charger provides untethered charging either in situ within a battery-powered device or external to the device. The battery charger comprises a power converter and an energy storage device connected to the power converter. A battery charging system comprises the battery charger and independent electrical connection devices. One connection device connects the battery charger to an external energy source to acquire energy that is stored in the storage device. Another connection device connects the battery charger to a battery for charging. The connection devices are independent and battery charging is untethered in that the battery charger need not be connected to the external energy source while the battery charger charges the battery. A method of charging the battery comprises charging the battery with energy stored in a portable energy storage device.

Abstract: A life extending device, such as a capacitor, is optionally positioned to be electrically connected in parallel with a battery. In one embodiment, the life extending device is optionally inserted in a battery holder which is used in substitution for the original battery. The battery holder is designed for at least one AA battery and the battery being replaced is a lithium ion or lithium metal primary battery.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an imaging device. The imaging device comprises a near-eye viewfinder that is operable to display an image using image data associated with the imaging device; and a viewing structure that is adapted to be placed over the near-eye viewfinder, wherein the viewing structure comprises a screen member that is operable to partially scatter light associated with the displayed image thereby permitting the image to be viewed from a greater field of view than the near-eye viewfinder provides.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the use of shrinkable print media. Various embodiments generate image data accounting for a desired size of an output image and an expected extent of shrinkage of the shrinkable print media. The image data is adapted for use by an imaging device to produce the output image having a size such that an output image having that size prior to shrinking would be expected to have the desired size after shrinking. Further embodiments provide a shrinkable print media having an adhesive attached to at least a portion of one surface. Still further embodiments provide print media kits having shrinkable print media and one or more templates adapted to impart a texture and/or shape to the shrinkable print media in a softened state.

Abstract: A battery shield and method protect a battery-powered device from contamination and potentially deleterious effects of electrolyte leakage from a battery employed by the device. The battery shield comprises a nonconductive body and a plurality of conductive portions that are electrically isolated from one another by the nonconductive body. The nonconductive body encloses at least terminals of the battery. A conductive portion makes electrical contact with each terminal of the battery. An electronic device comprises a removable battery shield. The method comprises inserting a battery into a battery shield that physically separates at least the terminals of the battery from electrical contacts of the device while providing electrical connectivity. The battery shield is one or both of disposable or reusable. A reusable battery shield is cleanable, such that leaked electrolyte is removed before reuse.

Abstract: A cover adapted for use with a display screen of an image capturing device includes a cover capable of being positioned over the display screen. The cover is also capable of being retracted away from the display screen, such as by sliding the cover. A guide device retains the cover against a surface of the image capturing device.

Abstract: A camera senses the speed with which the photographer actuates the shutter release. This speed is interpreted as a measure of the urgency of the photograph. The camera modifies its operation in accordance with the urgency measure to give appropriate priority to taking the photograph quickly.

Abstract: A video sequence is shown simultaneously in multiple time-offset windows, each of which has an associated audio channel. The audio channel associated with at least one of the windows may be selected and played. Applications involving both delayed and time-advanced time offsets among the windows are supported.

Abstract: A life extending device, such as a capacitor, is optionally positioned to be electrically connected in parallel with a battery. In one embodiment, the life extending device is optionally inserted in a battery holder which is used in substitution for the original battery. The battery holder is designed for at least one AA battery and the battery being replaced is a lithium ion or lithium metal primary battery.