Abstract: One embodiment sets forth a method for modifying video content stored on a hand-held digital video camera (DVC). The method includes transmitting video data to a computer system to which the hand-held DVC is coupled via a data connector, receiving a request for a set of instructions related to a processing operation being performed on the computer system and involving the video data, transmitting the set of instructions to the computer system via the data connector. The method also includes drawing power from the computer system via the data connector and charging at least in part a battery associated with the hand-held DVC with the power drawn from the computer system, where the hand-held DVC remains coupled to the computer system via the data connector for the steps of transmitting, receiving, drawing and charging.

Abstract: A triple-axis rotation folder-type portable apparatus includes a main body having first and second regions positioned on the top surface thereof, the second region being adjacent to the first region; a folder adapted to rotate a first rotation angle about a first hinge axis from a state in which it faces the main body, to rotate a second rotation angle about a second hinge axis while being deflected which is perpendicular to the first hinge axis in such a manner that the top and bottom surfaces thereof are inverted, and to rotate a third rotation angle about a third hinge axis which is coaxial with the first hinge axis in such a manner that the top and bottom surfaces thereof are inverted to face and hide the first region while exposing the second region; and a hinge device for connecting the folder to the main body in such a manner that the folder can rotate about the first, second, and third hinge axes.

Abstract: A camera has a power switching processor for switching on and off the power supply, a mode-setting processor for setting a selected mode among a plurality of mode, and a plurality of buttons, each corresponding to one mode. When one of the buttons is pushed in a state where the power supply is off, the power switching processor switches the power supply on, and the mode-setting processor sets the selected mode corresponding to the pushed button. When one of the buttons is pushed in a state where the power supply is on, the mode-setting processor changes the selected mode to the mode corresponding to the pushed button. Further, when a specific operation, carried out by pushing at least one of the buttons, which is different from an operation or changing the selected mode, is performed, the power switching processor switches the power supply off.

Abstract: A camera includes: a battery unit on which a battery is mounted, that can be detachably loaded into the camera and supplies power to the camera; and a function unit that executes camera functions, wherein: as a function of the camera is executed, the function unit transmits information related to the executed function to the battery pack; and the battery unit has a storage unit in which the information related to the camera function is stored.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for strobe charging is disclosed. The apparatus and method can dynamically adjust a charging current according to current power level of a battery, thereby stabilizing the operating voltage of the battery and thus using the battery power to the full. The apparatus and method employs a control circuit to detect the current power level of the battery, and dynamically adjusts the charging current, generated from the battery, according to the detected current power level.

Abstract: Power consumption can be reduced, and an operating time can be extended in an operation mode having lower fluctuation in power consumption in equipment having a plurality of operation modes of different power consumption. In the digital camera which also functions as an audio recorder and an audio player, it is determined whether the operation mode of the digital camera is an audio recording mode or an audio reproducing mode, or it is any other mode (shooting mode, etc.). In the audio recording mode or the audio reproducing mode, an output voltage from a power supply circuit is reduced to be lower than in the shooting mode, etc., and the threshold as a battery operation termination voltage in a battery checking process is lowered. Thus, the power consumption is reduced when the digital camera is operated as the audio recorder or the audio player, and operating time can be extended.

Abstract: A fuel cell is disclosed, which can use space in an apparatus body effectively. The fuel cell comprises a plurality of cells laminated, and a cell box housing the plurality of cells. The plurality of cells include a cell whose size in a first direction orthogonal to a lamination direction is different from that of another cell. The cell box has a shape corresponding to the size of each cell. Furthermore, an electronic apparatus is disclosed, which comprises an apparatus body including a grip portion having a protruding shape; and a fuel cell that is housed in the grip portion and comprises a cell section in which a plurality of cells are laminated in a protrusion direction of the grip portion or a direction orthogonal to the protrusion direction.

Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight, cordless security camera comprising a lightweight stand or tripod, a video camera with pan, tilt, and zoom articulation and an audio microphone, a wireless networking interface enabling wireless access to the camera controls, video, and audio data streams, an antenna enabling transmission and reception of the aforementioned data via the aforementioned wireless networking interface, and a lightweight, battery power supply providing power to the video camera and wireless networking system. The lightweight, battery power supply includes one or more quickly coupled and uncoupled lightweight batteries which can be easily and quickly interchanged to provide continuous power to the security camera. This enables security forces such as police and military forces to safely and continuously monitor and surveil areas including crime scenes and combat theaters.

Abstract: An electronic camera includes a sensor for capturing an image, an electronic image display for displaying the captured image, and a user interface for selectively enabling a quick view feature in which the image display is automatically turned on for a set period of time after an image is captured, and then automatically turned off, in order to quickly review the captured image. The camera further includes a processor for performing processing on the captured image and generating a processed image file therefrom, and a memory for storing the processed image file. When an erase command is provided to the processor, the processing of the image file is terminated and the partially completed image file is deleted from the second memory.

Abstract: The present invention provides a camera system including: an imaging unit which has an image-taking optical system and an image pickup device; and a main unit which receives image signals from the imaging unit and performs signal processing. The imaging unit includes an identification section for identifying the main unit. When the imaging unit is attached to the main unit and the power is supplied from the main unit to the imaging unit, the imaging unit issues to the main unit a request for the transmission of the identification code. In response to the request, the main unit sends the identification code to the imaging unit. The identification section of the imaging unit identifies the main unit based on the received identification code.

Abstract: The invention discloses an image capture device. The image capture device includes an image capture basic unit for capturing an image. The image capture basic unit includes a first power supply device for supplying an operating voltage and an expansion unit detachably coupled to the image capture basic unit. The expansion unit is utilized to provide a function of processing data to the image capture basic unit. The expansion unit further includes a second power supply device for supplying the operating voltage to the image capture basic unit.

Abstract: A color enhancement method for use in a video camera imaging system in the context of non-uniform lighting includes an adaptive algorithm for developing a shutter speed control signal, analog gain control signal and color balance signals from pixel luminance over one field of video. The control signals developed during one field are used to control the camera during the next field. The speed control signal and analog signal are determined based on the luminance signal obtained in digital form from the video camera, and analyzed over at least one field of video.

Abstract: In an image capture device, if the power is off when the capture mode key is depressed the power is turned on and the device enters the capture mode, if the device is in the playback mode when the capture mode key is depressed the mode is switched to the capture mode, if the device is in the capture mode when the capture mode key is depressed the power is turned off, if the power is off when the playback mode key is depressed, the device enters the playback mode and the power is turned on, if the device is in the playback mode when the playback mode key is depressed, the power is turned off, and if the device is in the capture mode when the playback mode key is depressed, the mode is switched to the playback mode.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a battery remaining amount warning apparatus capable of using battery power efficiently to the full and allowing the user to select its mode according to the remaining amount of the battery. The A/D converter always measures a voltage value of the battery and when the voltage value of the battery falls below a specified level due to consumption, etc., of the battery, the A/D converter applies a pulse signal to the dummy-load circuit and measures the voltage of the battery when the pulse signal is applied and the A/D converter detects a voltage drop of the battery. When a voltage drop of the battery is detected, the data LCD displays warnings about supply voltage drops corresponding to various modes such as a recording mode, playback mode, flash charge image pickup mode, etc., of the digital camera simultaneously.

Abstract: A technique includes obtaining an operational capacity of an imaging device. The technique can also include estimating one or more operational resources to perform an image transformation that estimates whether the imaging device has adequate operational capacity to transform one or more images.

Abstract: Image sensing apparatus having an image sensing element for sensing an object of shooting is provided. According to one aspect of the invention, when a cleaning mode is designated and executed to remove a foreign substance in the neighborhood of and on the image sensing element, the remaining amount of a battery which supplies electric power to the image sensing apparatus is detected by a voltage detector. If the remaining amount of the battery declines to a first predetermined value or less, a warning is issued by a lamp or a sound production unit. Moreover, if the remaining amount of the battery is the first predetermined value or less, a shift to the cleaning mode is prohibited. Furthermore, if the remaining amount of the battery declines to a second predetermined value or less, which is a lower value than the first predetermined value, mirror-down processing is performed so that cleaning operation cannot be executed.

Abstract: An image-capturing apparatus has a function for printing an image with the use of an external printer. The image-capturing apparatus includes an image-capturing section, a control section, and a clock generating section. The control section controls the operation of the entire image-capturing apparatus, including the image-capturing section (hardware), and executes printing processing for printing an image by the external printer. The clock generating section generates a higher operating frequency when the control section executes printing processing (i.e., in a printing mode) than when the image-capturing section obtains an image (i.e., in an image-capturing mode), for the control section.

Abstract: An improved infrared close-circuit television camera is disclosed. The present invention provides a CCTV camera installed with rechargeable batteries on a rotary stand. When power supply is normal, electrical power is stored into the rechargeable batteries, which supply power to the CCTV camera, in case of power failure or damages to the power system due to fire outbreak. In this way, the CCTV camera can transmit monitored images to the monitoring center. Moreover, in case of fire or power failure, the rechargeable batteries supply power to the LED lighting sets, which automatically glitter for emergency escape illumination. Furthermore, when night illumination is less than 5 Lux during normal power supply, the LED lighting sets automatically glitter for night illumination.

Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image hub device includes a peripheral device, such as a digital camera, that may be periodically connected to the image hub device by a system user. The system user may then utilize the image hub device to transfer captured data from the peripheral device to a specific data destination, such as a user service on a distributed computer network. The peripheral device also may utilize the image hub device to recharge batteries that become depleted through operation of the peripheral device. The system user may then subsequently access and utilize the captured data from the data destination in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: In a shape memory alloy actuator driving device, a predetermined constant current is applied to a shape memory alloy member as a retrieval signal to detect a terminal voltage of the shape memory alloy member, and a detection result of the terminal voltage is compared with a target voltage value to be calculated based on a target resistance value of the shape memory alloy member and a value of the constant current to cause a driving circuit to output, to the shape memory alloy member, a drive current that makes the detection result substantially equal to the target voltage value.

Abstract: A video camera having a power-On recording standby mode, a power-On recording disabled mode, and a power-saving mode, in addition to power-OFF mode. The power-saving mode is a state in which the time taken to shift to said recording standby mode is shorter than the time taken to shift from power-OFF mode. Switching to the power-saving mode is inhibited when recording on the recording medium is not possible, thereby improving the operability of the video camera for the user. The user is prevented from attempting to record during power saving mode.

Abstract: A camera system includes a video camera having a first mating mechanism defined on a bottom, planar surface of the video camera. A battery assembly contains an energy cell and a first surface of the battery assembly is releasably engageable with the mounting mechanism such that the battery assembly is suspended beneath the video camera, with the bottom, planar surface of the video camera in substantial contact with the first surface. A support apparatus having a second mating mechanism is also provided, the second mating mechanism releasably engaging a second surface of the battery assembly.

Abstract: A mobile terminal device includes a wireless communication interface and a wired communication interface. The device further includes a wired communication determination unit configured to determine whether or not communication with a network by the wired communication interface, an external power source supply unit configured so as to be supplied power from the outside for charge or replacement of a built-in battery, a power supply state detection unit configured to detect that a state, in which power is supplied from the outside to the external power source supply unit, is attained, and a control unit configured to set a state in which the wireless communication interface is available regardless a determination result of the wired communication determination unit after the power supply state detection unit detects the state in which the power is supplied from the outside.

Abstract: A mobile terminal device configured to build in a battery and connect to a network, includes a wireless communication interface configured to connect to the network through wireless communication, and a wired communication interface configured to connect to the network directly or indirectly through wired communication. The device further includes a wired connection detection unit configured to detect whether or not a wired line, which is connected directly or indirectly to the network, is connected to the wired communication interface, and a control unit configured to make the wireless communication interface available when the wired connection detection unit has detected the connection of the wired line.

Abstract: At a primary power-supply board 40, a Vsus power supply and a Vadd power supply of prescribed voltages are derived and outputted to a plasma display panel 11. Secondary power supplies Vsub1, Vsub2, and Vsub3 are derived from prescribed voltage levels of a transformer 42 for deriving Vsus and Vadd power supplies at the primary power-supply board 40. The secondary power supplies Vsub1, Vsub2, and Vsub3 are outputted to a secondary power-supply board 20 which is a board different from the primary power-supply board 40. Vset, Ve, and Vscan power supplies which can be used by the plasma display panel 11 are derived by regulating the secondary power supplies Vsub1, Vsub2, and Vsub3. Thus, since the primary power-supply board 40 and the secondary power-supply board 20 are provided separately, the secondary power-supply board 20 alone can be replaced to cope with the changes of the plasma display panel 11.

Abstract: The image sensing device interface unit attached to an image sensing device has dedicated means to detect a complete missing line and to perform clock gating of circuits for power management self-optimization. For each image frame, the time interval between start of line 1 and start of line 2 is computed and stored in a first register. The time interval between any other pair of two consecutive lines is also computed and stored in a second register. The stored values are compared, and if the value in the second register is greater than in the first register, a complete missing line has been detected and the gated clock used in said circuits is switched off for power saving. The interface unit can adapt to any type of sensor and does not require the help of any processor to perform the power saving function.

Abstract: A CCD camera apparatus that can be used with both AC and DC power. The CCD, camera apparatus has: a casing having a zoom lens module installed therein; a lens holder installed in the casing, and supporting the zoom lens module; a DC power driving board supported on the lens holder; a CCD module connected to a first end of the zoom lens module; an AC/DC power driving unit selectively engaged with a first end of the lens holder in a detachable manner; and an end driving board detachably engaged to a first end of the AC/DC power driving unit, the end driving board being directly engageable to and disengageable from the first end of the lens holder when the AC/DC power driving unit is separated.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a photoelectric conversion area in which a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are arranged to convert incident light into electric charges, a plurality of amplifying units are arranged to read and supply signals based on the electric charges of corresponding photoelectric conversion elements to output lines, a plurality of transfer units are arranged to transfer the electric charges of the corresponding photoelectric conversion elements to input units for corresponding amplifying units, and a plurality of voltage supply units are arranged to supply to corresponding input units voltages for setting the corresponding input units to have first and second potentials are disposed two-dimensionally, and a plurality of voltage supply control units are arranged to supply a voltage to corresponding voltage supply units of the plurality of voltage supply units.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image photographing device. Particularly, this invention intends to provide the image photographing device having a lower board spring that is easily manufactured and assembled by forming a terminal part on a supporting portion. In order to accomplish the above objects, the present invention comprises a lower board spring for supporting a lens holder by connecting with a fixed part, wherein the lens holder has a lens and is driven in the direction of an optical axis; a supporting part disposed on the lower portion of the lower board spring; and a terminal part for supplying electric power, wherein the terminal part is formed on the supporting part, and the shape of the lower board spring is a flat board-shape, and the terminal part is contacted to the lower board spring.

Abstract: An image sensing apparatus capable of optically correcting blur of an object image by an optical blur correction unit comprises an image sensing unit for converting an optical image of an object into image signals; a display unit for displaying image signals converted by the image sensing unit; a display ON/OFF switch unit for switching between ON/OFF states for displaying the image signals on the display unit when the image sensing apparatus is ON and in an image sensing mode; and a control unit for changing an operational state of the optical blur correction unit depending upon the switching between the ON/OFF states for displaying by the display ON/OFF switch unit.

Abstract: A computer assembly having a host computer and a detachably attached computer expansion module. The computer expansion module includes a 2D imaging module, and may include short range imaging optics. In a “picture taking” mode actuated by input into the host computer, the expansion module captures an image, and without launching a decoding algorithm, sends the captured image to the host computer which displays the image on an integrated display of the host computer. In a “decode” mode actuated by input to the host computer, the expansion module captures an image, executes a decoding algorithm, and sends a decoded out message to the host computer, which displays the decoded out message on an integrated display of the host computer.

Abstract: A scene adaptive power control device using a plurality of input images as consecutive input images and controlling a power level of a light source used in displaying the third input image. The scene adaptive power control device including a histogram analysis unit to analyze the second input image and detect a first maximum brightness value of the second input image, a determination unit to detect brightness values matching a first threshold as a predetermined frequency value in the generated histogram and determining a second maximum brightness value, a generation unit generating a power control signal to control the power level of the light source by a value obtained by dividing the second maximum brightness value by the first maximum brightness value, and a compensation unit increasing a brightness of the third input image inversely proportional to the power level of the light source reduced by the power control signal.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a data processing device includes an imaging unit for outputting a taken picture as image data, a memory for temporarily storing the image data output from the imaging unit every at least one frame, a power source for applying power to the imaging unit and the memory, and a plurality of operation switches. Only when a predetermined operation switch of the operation switches is operated, the device controls so as to apply power to the imaging unit and the memory.

Abstract: A solid-state image pickup device, including: a pixel section including at least one pixel circuit including a mechanism for converting an optical signal into an electric signal and accumulating the electric signal in response to exposure time; a pixel driving section configured to drive the pixel section to carry out signal accumulation and signal outputting; at least one different circuit section configured to carry out a process relating to accessing to the pixel section through the pixel driving section; and a control section configured to control, at least upon the signal accumulation of the pixel circuit, the pixel driving section so as to maintain the pixel circuit in a state wherein the pixel circuit accumulates the electric signal and control supply of a power supply voltage to the different circuit section.

Abstract: A battery pack that includes a data storage unit capable of storing data processed with an electronic device and a data control unit for controlling reading, writing, deleting, and duplicating of data in the data storing unit. A data communication unit for transmitting and receiving data controlled by the data control unit. A charger includes a data communication unit for transmitting and receiving data with the battery pack via a communication terminal and a data operating unit for sending control signals instructing data reading, writing, deleting, and duplicating of data in the data storage unit of the battery pack via the data communication unit. A data reproducing unit for reproducing the data obtained via the data communication unit. This provides a simple battery pack which can record data handled by an electronic device to which the battery pack is mounted, and a charger enabling easy operating of the recorded data.

Abstract: An image sensing apparatus includes an image sensor; an image display device; a display designating unit that designates whether or not the sensed image is displayed by the image display device; and a focus evaluating value obtaining device that obtains a focus evaluating value for adjusting a focus. The focus evaluating value obtaining device obtains the focus evaluating value based on an image signal that corresponds to a part of a region of an display image displayed by the image display device if the display designating unit does not designate that the sensed image is displayed by the image display device when the image of the subject is sensed by said image sensor.

Abstract: An audiovisual capture device, with its special structural design, can be installed on a lamp socket or a power socket, and is assembled or formed with an electric assembly part at one end of the audiovisual capture device, allowing the audiovisual capture device to be assembled at the lamp socket or the power socket by using this electric assembly part, so as to achieve functions of fixing and of conducting electric current, at a same time. In addition, electronic signals can be transmitted by using the lamp socket or the power socket, simultaneously.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the voltage supply of an image sensor pixel array to minimize pixel noise and maximize dynamic range is disclosed. The voltage supply is adjusted in response to the exposure level of the pixel array when it captures an image. The voltage supply is increased in higher exposure levels to expand the dynamic range of the pixel array. In lower exposure levels, when the full dynamic range of the pixel array is not utilized, the voltage supply is decreased to lower pixel noise level and reduce its effect on image quality.

Abstract: An imaging device comprises an organic EL monitor for displaying an image from an image pick-up device. A controller sets such initial values of at least one of a diaphragm amount, an exposure time, and a gain to values for causing control that the luminance level is increased toward a proper level when a power is turned on. Displaying of a through-image of only white is prevented.

Abstract: Mobile devices and methods of operating mobile devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a mobile device includes a rechargeable battery, a battery charger electrically coupled to the battery, and an image sensor operably coupled to the battery charger to selectively charge the battery. As such, the image sensor is configured to capture images and provide current to charge the battery. The image sensor can be a CMOS image sensor or a CCD image sensor. The mobile device may further include a housing, with the battery, battery charger, and image sensor contained within the housing.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an imaging device and to a process for controlling the device. The device comprises a power supply (1), matrix means allowing an image to be emitted or sensed, the matrix of the matrix imaging means being scanned at a scanning frequency, the power supply (1) converting a DC input voltage (Dce) into at least one DC output voltage (DCs) allowing the powering of the matrix imaging means (2). The power supply (1) is of chopped type and chops the DC input voltage (Dce) at a chopping frequency dependent on the scanning frequency. In the process for controlling the imaging device described above, a useful image is preceded by an offset image and a correction dependent on the offset image is applied to the useful image.

Abstract: A cradle apparatus for a digital camera with a control program preliminarily installed, including a communicating device in which an information signal is sent and received between an information processing apparatus and the digital camera, an output by which video signal is output, a connector onto which the digital camera is detachably connected, a charging detector to detect a voltage level of battery in the digital camera, and a version detector to detect the control program for the digital camera being sent and received as the information signal between the digital camera and the information processing apparatus by the communicating device to re-write the control program.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus that commences a pre-shooting operation on a first stroke of a release button, executes a shooting operation on a second stroke of the release button, and stores generated image data in a connected storage medium. The image capturing apparatus includes a power supply unit adapted to supply power to the storage medium, and a controller configured to control the power supply unit so that the power supply to the storage medium is started in response to the first stroke of the release button going ON.

Abstract: A photographing apparatus comprises an imaging sensor, a power supply control unit, and a moving-picture generating unit. The imaging sensor continuously performs imaging operations in a predetermined interval. The power supply control unit controls a power-supply operation to the imaging sensor during a waiting period that is defined as a period from the end of one imaging operation of the imaging operations to the beginning of the next imaging operation of the imaging operations. The moving-picture generating unit generates a moving-picture file based on still pictures obtained by the imaging operations.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing power consumption of a medical imaging detector by the use of triggering signals, environmental condition data, and/or determination of a variable time interval triggering event that is unique for each power consumption state. Systems and methods are provided for managing power and temperature of a device, after receiving a request for a function to be performed by the device determining an “on” trigger component, an “off” trigger component, associated circuits for performing the received function, providing power to the associated circuits upon the occurrence of the “on” trigger component, and removing power to the associated circuits upon the occurrence of the “off” trigger component. Further, an instruction is described for determining and displaying a variable time interval that is indicative of a time to change from one state to a desired state.

Abstract: A digital camera of the present invention includes a microcomputer 110 having a live view mode controlling so that image data generated by a CMOS sensor 133 or image data obtained by subjecting the image data generated by the CMOS sensor 133 to predetermined processing is displayed on a liquid crystal monitor 150 as a moving image in real time, wherein the microcomputer 110 controls so that, when the live view mode is set, the digital camera comes out of the live view mode, and setting information on the digital camera is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 150, in accordance with the manipulation of the manipulation portion 140. Due to this configuration, in a digital camera that includes a movable mirror and is capable of displaying a subject image in a live view through an electronic viewfinder, the operability thereof can be enhanced.

Abstract: A digital image storage system includes a digital camera having a memory capable of storing digital images and an adapter on which the digital camera is to be laid down=for informing the adapter of the digital images in the memory. The digital image storage system further includes a data storage having a storage medium that stores the digital images informed through the adapter. The data storage is in cooperation with the digital camera by way of the adapter to delete a digital image from the memory of the digital camera in case of the digital image completely informed and stored in the storage medium.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic equipment system having fuel cells which enables simplification of the system and improvement of power generation efficiency. The electronic equipment system includes an electronic equipment body, a connection device connected to the electronic equipment body, independent power generation cells each disposed to the electronic equipment body and to the connection device, and a fuel storage vessel disposed to the electronic equipment body, in which fuel from the fuel storage vessel is suppliable to each of the independent power generation cells.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus pausing in one of pause states may include a suspension state and a hibernation state, includes a storage control unit for controlling storage of pause state information regarding one of the suspension state and the hibernation state in the case of transition thereto, a detecting unit for detecting a stop of supplying power, the power being supplied to maintain the suspension state as the pause state, and a startup method determination unit for determining a startup method to transition from the pause state to an operating state based on the pause state information and history information indicating a history of supplying power in the pause state accounting for the detection results about the stop of supplying power.

Abstract: Mobile devices and methods of operating mobile devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a mobile device includes a rechargeable battery, a battery charger electrically coupled to the battery, and an image sensor operably coupled to the battery charger to selectively charge the battery. As such, the image sensor is configured to capture images and provide current to charge the battery. The image sensor can be a CMOS image sensor or a CCD image sensor. The mobile device may further include a housing, with the battery, battery charger, and image sensor contained within the housing.