Abstract: A camera capable of recording, on an image recording medium, a desired title selected from among a great number of kinds of titles while minimizing a recording capacity on the recording medium includes a recording device which records data on the image recording medium, and a data recording control device which causes the recording device to perform (i) a first recording operation for recording, on the image recording medium, title data of a first type composed of a numeric code which has compatibility with an external apparatus and is defined as a title composed of a plurality of characters, and (ii) a second recording operation for recording, on the image recording medium, title data of a second type formed by combining a plurality of character codes each of which is defined to correspond to one character in conformity to a predetermined character standard. The title data of the first type and the title data of the second type are stored beforehand in a memory provided in the camera.

Abstract: A camera records magnetic data on magnetically recordable film and reduces the effect of magnetic flux emitted from a drive motor of the camera. The drive motor leaks magnetic flux and is located inside a camera windup spool. The magnetic flux is generated from a brush side of the drive motor. A readout head reads out magnetic data from the photographic film and is located between a cartridge compartment and a picture frame of the camera. Accordingly, the readout head is located in a position apart from the brush side of the drive motor thereby suppressing the mixing of magnetic flux generated by the drive motor with magnetic data which has been read out by the magnetic head.

Abstract: A method provides archival storage of information related to a photographic film unit having a local data memory. In the method, a logical memory is allocated to the film unit. The logical memory unit is physically remote from the film unit. Photofinishing parameters for the film unit are written to the logical memory unit for use by a photofinishing unit. The photofinishing parameters are also written to the local data memory. After an expiration of time, the logical memory unit is no longer maintained. A replacement logical memory unit can be later reallocated to the film unit and the information in the local data memory can be written to the replacement logical memory unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for enhancing signal-to-noise ratio in reading a film magnetic recording part includes a reproducing device which reproduces a signal recorded on the magnetic recording part of the film and a signal processing device which performs at least one of causing the reproducing device not to reproduce the signal and disabling the signal reproduced by the reproducing device, in at least one of a case where a predetermined signal is included in the signal reproduced by said reproducing device during transportation of the film and a case where the presence and time position of the predetermined signal in the signal reproduced by said reproducing device during transportation of the film are predicted.

Abstract: A magnetic recording and regenerating unit for photographic film and a camera, which feed photographic film coated with a magnetic recording layer, records magnetic information in the magnetic recording layer, and regenerates magnetic information from the magnetic recording layer. In the magnetic recording and regenerating unit for a camera, the number of turns of a coil wound around a core included in a magnetic head is small. Thus, one magnetic head is able to record and regenerate magnetic information. The number of turns of the coil is determined so as to output a regenerated waveform which does not enable reading of the magnetic information but permits determination of whether any magnetic information is recorded or not. Whether any magnetic information is recorded or not is determined based on the output voltage from a smoothing circuit, a peak hold circuit, etc. which receive signals output from the magnetic head via an amplifier.

Abstract: The invention is based on a process for reading out binary information magnetically stored in a transparent magnetic layer (1) in which the signals supplied by a magnetic read head (3), pressed against the magnetic layer, (1) is preamplified, frequency-filtered and evaluated. The preamplified signals are filtered in different filter frequency (10a-10d) ranges and differentiated (11-14), and the signal with the most plausible bit sequence is selected from these signals of the various frequency ranges for further processing.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a film in an APS camera and for magnetically writing data on the film includes a release switch, a single perforation sensing unit, a controller, a film transporting unit, and a data writing unit. After a frame of the film is exposed, the controller starts to write data after a first perforation is sensed and stops the film transport operation after a second perforation is sensed. The controller decreases a pulse period of a transport signal controlling the film transport operation when the second perforation is being sensed, and stops to output the signal after the second perforation has been sensed.

Abstract: A magnetic reproduction circuit for cameras has a magnetic head for detecting magnetic information on a film. In this reproduction circuit, an amplifying circuit amplifies an output signal of the magnetic head and a filter circuit detects an envelope of an output signal of the amplifying circuit. A detection time constant on a discharge side of the filter circuit is set to be smaller than a cycle of noise exerting an adverse effect on the amplifier circuit.

Abstract: A camera for recording images on a photographic film in a cartridge and for recording selected ones of such recorded film images on a magnetic tape having tracks corresponding to image data files and image identification data for each image data file in a cartridge is disclosed. The camera receives a cartridge which can contain either photographic film or magnetic tape. Optics are provided for recording an image of a subject on the photographic film when a photographic film cartridge is disposed in the cartridge. A digital image of a subject is stored as an image is being exposed on the photographic film. The camera is adapted to receive a cartridge containing magnetic tape for selectively recording files representing selected images from the image storage means onto the image data file tracks and image identification data onto the image identification data tracks of the magnetic tape.

Abstract: A camera of this invention detects the presence or absence of magnetic data and prevents at least occurrence of a frame of double exposure or unexposed frame even under the influence of an electromagnetic noise. The position of a perforation of a film is detected by a position detecting section and whether a magnetic head is set in contact with a recording area adjacent to an exposed frame or a recording inhibition area adjacent to a portion between the adjacent exposed frames is determined. A threshold value used for determining the presence or absence of magnetic data is set in a threshold setting circuit based on an output generated when the position detecting circuit determines that the magnetic head is set in contact with the recording inhibition area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of transferring images from an image content of a first format to a photosensitive film of a second format. The image content of the first format can include photosensitive material such as an exposed roll of 35 mm film, a photographic print, a floppy disk, a compact disc, etc. With the system and method of the present invention, it is possible for a customer to take, for example, an existing negative and have it transferred onto an Advanced Photo System film format. Therefore, in the system and method of the present invention, original exposed film such as 35 mm, 110 film, etc., can be scanned to produce a digital record of the images. The record of the images can be sent to a digital film writer where a preferred format, for example, Advanced Photo System film, can be obtained. The Advanced Photo System film can then be placed in a thrust-type film cartridge.

Abstract: A photographic and data communication system includes a camera used with a magnetic communication system in which information is stored on a magnetic medium external to the camera. The camera includes means for capturing an image, a magnetic read section for reading a magnetic signal from the magnetic medium, and a recording section for storing the magnetic signal in association with the image. More specifically, the camera is capable of receiving digital data through a magnetic recording head and saving received data along with the captured image. In case of a digital camera this extra information is stored in solid state memory on the camera. In case of a camera utilizing a film with magnetic tracks or regions, the received data is stored on the magnetic portion of the film. In case of a camera using regular film, the received information is stored on the camera in solid state memory to be downloaded later on.

Abstract: Camera module device (1), which can be mounted onto a camera main body and that is used in a state in which it is mounted onto the camera main body, is provided with a circuit for generating data to be written, and thus camera main body (2) need not be equipped with a function for generating data to be written or a communication function for sending the generated data to camera module device (1). Camera main body (2) simply issues pulse signal X1 for a write instruction, and then data is generated by camera module device (1). Therefore, the camera main body can be made inexpensively. Furthermore, camera module device (1) is provided with a self-check function, and signal RD1 from camera main body (2) places this function in the active mode during photographic film loading. In this mode, circuit board (16) reads the data that has actually been written and determines whether or not the writing operation was performed correctly based on the comparison result of comparison circuit (162).

Abstract: A camera is used with a photo film cassette of a predetermined type. The photo film cassette includes a spool about which photo film is wound. A cassette shell contains the spool in a rotatable manner. A data disk with a bar code is disposed on the spool in a manner readable externally outside the cassette shell for signaling photo film information. In the camera, a cassette containing chamber contains the cassette. A bottom lid closes the cassette containing chamber in an openable manner. A spool drive shaft rotates the spool of the cassette in the cassette containing chamber, the spool drive shaft being connected to the spool set at a first rotational angle when the spool drive shaft has the first rotational angle. An bar code reader reads the photo film information from the data disk rotated in the cassette containing camber.

Abstract: A camera having curcuitry for detecting the type of loaded film has a processor for reading information from a recording portion of the loaded film. Detection circuitry is provided for detecting the type of film loaded in the camera, and an adjustment circuit is provided for adjusting a signal level of the information read by the processor. The adjustment circuit changes an adjustment characteristic on the basis of the film type detected by the detection circuit.

Abstract: A film supporting plate made of a plastic is formed with a window into which a head holder made of a metallic thin plate is inserted. The head holder has an opening for baring a magnetic head, and holds a head base on which the magnetic head is mounted. An adhesive is applied so as to extend from a peripheral face of the head base to a rear face of the head holder. When the adhesive is hardened, the head base adheres to the head holder and is fixed relative to the film supporting plate. A thickness of the head holder is thin in comparison with that of the film supporting plate. The head holder is fitted into a front portion of the window of the film supporting plate so that the head base enters the window. A protrusion amount of the head base toward the back side is reduced by an amount of the head base entering the window.

Abstract: An apparatus, such as a camera, adapted for a film having an information recording part, includes a recording device which records information on the information recording part of the film, an operation device which issues an instruction for rewinding the film, and a changing device which changes, in response to the film rewinding instruction issued by the operation device, the information recorded on the information recording part of the film by the recording device.

Abstract: A camera for exposing a silver film to an image of an object uses a sensor to convert an object of the image into an image signal. The image signal is then stored in connection with an identification code of the film. The stored image signal is read out in accordance with the identification code of the film and a corresponding frame number, and an object image can be displayed on a monitor on the basis of the read-out image signal. A photographer can alter data recorded on a magnetic recording medium while watching the display on the monitor.

Abstract: An apparatus having a judging device judges whether a film frame is exposed or not by detecting that a magnetically recorded signal exists or not on a magnetic recording section arranged correspondingly on each frame of a film. The device judges, when it is judged that one frame is an unexposed frame by detecting no recorded signal on the magnetic recording section, whether a following frame is exposed or not. And, if it is judged that the following frame is also an unexposed frame, it is judged that the previous frame is not exposed. Thus, an accurate judgment of an unexposed frame and film feeding of a head frame of unexposed frames to a photographing position can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a camera having a reproducing circuit for reproducing information recorded in a magnetic recording portion of a film. This invention provides a camera capable of properly reproducing information by using the reproducing circuit in such a manner that the reproducing characteristics of the reproducing circuit are adjusted in accordance with the speed at which said image recording member is fed.

Abstract: The cartridge accommodates a shooting film therein, and includes at least an electrically connectable contact on an outer surface layer thereof, and said recording medium has a recording area for storing digital data of an index image based on images recorded on said shooting film. Therefore, by recording the digital data of images recorded on the shooting film in the recording medium of the cartridge a customer can read the image data and process the image data.

Abstract: An apparatus provided with a magnetic head including a core, a writing coil and a reading coil wound around the core; a writing circuit connected with the writing coil for driving the writing coil; a reading circuit connected with the reading coil for generating a read signal based on an output of the reading coil; a power source for supplying an electric power to the writing circuit; and a controller for suspending the supply of electric power to the writing circuit when the reading circuit is in operation.

Abstract: A camera which uses a film cartridge having a magnetic recording part for each frame portion thereof and writes magnetic information in the magnetic recording part of each frame, in rewinding the film after completion of photographing on all frames, is arranged to effectively prevent information from being recorded again at the time of rewinding the film for any frame having magnetic information already recorded in a case where the film cartridge loaded into the camera contains a film in which part of frames have been already exposed. In the camera, when a film cartridge having some of film frames already exposed is loaded, the camera stores the position of a leading unexposed frame and to permit recording of magnetic information up to the leading unexposed frame in performing the recording action at the time of film rewinding.

Abstract: A camera which includes a recording unit for recording photographic information in a record area on a magnetic layer of a photographic film for each exposed frame, and a regenerating unit for scanning the magnetic layer to determine the presence or absence of the recorded information. The regenerating unit includes a magnetic head for scanning the magnetic layer and generating a corresponding signal, an amplification circuit for amplifying the signal generated by the magnetic head, a smoothing circuit for obtaining an envelope waveformn, and a magnetic information detecting circuit for determining whether magnetic information is recorded in the magnetic record area for each frame on the photographic film by sampling the voltage level of the signals output from the smoothing circuit a plurality of times, integrating or averaging the sampled voltage levels, and comparing the integrated or averaged sampled voltage levels with a reference voltage.

Abstract: A recording device for recording film information concerning photography made to each of a plurality of exposure areas on respective recordable areas corresponding to the plurality of exposure areas, includes: a film feeder which feeds the film; a recording head which records a film information signal on a corresponding recordable area, the signal having a specified frequency; and a frequency controller which changes the signal frequency during the time when the film information is being recorded on the recordable area. The recording device makes it possible to simplify the construction of a camera, and to record film information with high density and stability.

Abstract: An apparatuses for preventing magnetic recording errors in an advanced photo system camera. The apparatus comprises a film transport sensing unit for detecting a perforation in a film and for generating an output signal for each detected perforation. A control unit determines whether noise has occurred in the transport sensing unit output signal while the film is being advanced. When noise occurs in the transport sensing unit output signal, the control unit prevents recording of photographic data on the film for a predetermined period of time. The apparatus also includes a magnetic recording unit for magnetically recording the photographic data on the film according to a control signal output by the control unit.

Abstract: An apparatus such as a camera which makes it possible to start using a film at a position of an unused frame comprises a detecting device which detects a position of an unused frame of a film, and a control device which executes a control operation so that the film can start to be used at the position of the unused frame in accordance with a detection result by the detecting device, the control device making a determination as to a state of noise which acts on the detecting device and varying the control operation in accordance with a result of the determination.

Abstract: A lens-fitted photo film unit contains a cartridge shell into which an IC memory is incorporated, and a roll of photo filmstrip having a magnetic recording layer. Unit ID data and date-of-manufacture data are written in the IC memory in the factory. A data recording circuit is provided on a flash circuit board. The data recording circuit is connected to the IC memory through a printed circuit board mounted to a cartridge chamber of the film unit. A finder mask and a photo sensor for detecting the position of the finder mask are mounted in the film unit. The photo sensor is connected to the data recording circuit, to write photographic data corresponding to the output of the photo sensor in the IC memory at each exposure. Before printing, the data written in the IC memory is read to be recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the photo filmstrip by use of an external recording device which is connectable to the IC memory through an interface terminal which is exposed to an exterior of the film unit.

Abstract: A camera has a control device (MCU) for controlling magnetic recording of photographing data in units of photographing frames stored upon photographing onto the corresponding photographing frames on the film upon film rewinding. The camera has a photographable frame number detection device for detecting the number of photographable frames of the film from an information device provided to a film cartridge, and a film counter device for incrementing the count number every time one frame is photographed. Also, the camera has a film end detection device for detecting the film end, and a comparison device for comparing the number of photographable frames detected by the photographable frame number detection device with the count number of the film counter device when the film end detection device detects the film end. Furthermore, the camera has an alarm display device (DSP) for producing an alarm indicating errors in magnetic recording when the comparison device detects a non-coincidence between the two values.

Abstract: A magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus of a camera, includes; a magnetic head having a single coil; a recording circuit that causes the magnetic head to record magnetic information on a film; a reproducing circuit that causes the magnetic head to reproduce magnetic information recorded on the film; and a disconnecting circuit that disconnects the recording circuit from the magnetic head during magnetic reproduction by the reproducing circuit.

Abstract: A non-photographic strip includes a base layer similar in properties and characteristics to a base layer of a known photographic filmstrip and a magnetic recording layer over the base layer. A cartridge is sized and shaped to be received in a cartridge receiving chamber of a photographic camera. The cartridge contains the non-photographic strip which is sized and shaped to be moved within the camera from the cartridge. Preferably, the magnetic recording layer is opaque. The magnetic recording layer is used to transfer information to and/or from the camera.

Abstract: A camera equipped with a magnetic recording apparatus is provided which includes a cartridge chamber that is loaded with a film cartridge containing a magnetically recordable film, a takeup spool on which the film is wound, a drive motor that drives the takeup spool to wind up the film, a shield case that contains the drive motor, a motor mount having a fitting portion that fits on a centering member of the drive motor, and a magnetic information reading device that reads the magnetic information recorded on the film. The shield case consists of a cylindrical main body, and a bent portion formed by bending an end portion of the cylindrical main body on the side of the motor output shaft. The motor is fastened to the motor mount with at least two screws, with the bent portion sandwiched between the motor and a motor mounting surface of the motor mount.

Abstract: An image reproducing apparatus is adapted for reproducing a photographed image recorded on a film, the film having photographic information about the photographed image. The apparatus includes a reproducer for reproducing the photographed image recorded on the film, a reader for reading the photographic information from the film, a corrector for correcting the quality of the photographed image, a setter for setting a correction for the corrector based on the photographic information, and a controller for controlling the corrector to reproduce the photographed image in accordance with the set correction.

Abstract: A photographic camera uses photographic film of the type having a magnetic recording layer. The camera includes a piezoelectric film drive for advancing the film in the camera in periodic steps; and a magnetic recording subsystem for writing information on the magnetic recording layer of the film during film advance, the magnetic recording subsystem being synchronized with the periodic steps of the piezoelectric film drive.

Abstract: In a camera equipped with a zoom lens for forming an image of an object onto a film surface, the camera is equipped with a front lens group composed of a first lens group, adjustable aperture blades, a second lens group, and a second lens group-holding member; a back lens group provided; and an actuator to drive the adjustable aperture blade. The actuator is provided on the object-side from a space between the second lens group and the back lens group.

Abstract: An apparatus for reading and/or writing information on the magnetic surface of a photographic filmstrip. The apparatus includes a mounting member and a fixed support roller over which a filmstrip is passed. The roller has an axis of rotation. At least one magnetic head is mounted to the mounting member in a manner such that the head comes in contact with the filmstrip over the area which the film is in contact with the fixed support roller at a first point along the circumference of said support roller. The mounting member has a contact surface for coming in contact with the filmstrip at a second area in which the filmstrip is in contact with the support roller which is located at a second point spaced circumferentially from the first point.

Abstract: To improve a camera of the kind having the possibility of causing inconveniences such as a double exposure or the like in taking a shot after a battery is replaced and stowed again, a shutter release is allowed after the transport of the film is completed, if a sequence state of the camera obtained when a battery is stowed in the camera is a state before completion of transport of the film.

Abstract: A camera employing a film with a magnetic recording section and comprising a magnetic head with a magnetic gap portion for magnetically recording or reading (reproducing) information and a pressing member for pressing a surface of the film against the magnetic head. The pressing member has a film contact surface side cross section of a substantially U-like configuration in a film traveling direction. Two high portions defined at both sides of this U-like configuration are formed to be different in protruding length from each other.

Abstract: A film feed apparatus detects the feed speed of a film having one perforation formed in a leader, and two perforations respectively formed at positions corresponding to the leading and trailing ends of each photographing frame. The apparatus includes a driving source for feeding the film, a sensor for detecting the passage of the perforation when the film is fed, a time measuring circuit for measuring the time between the instant at which the sensor detects the passage of the first perforation positioned at the leader (or the leading end of the photographing frame) and the instant at which the sensor detects passage of the second perforation positioned at the leading end of the photographing frame (or the next photographing frame), and an arithmetic circuit for calculating the feed speed of the film on the basis of the measurement result obtained by the time measuring circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus for photographic process is disclosed. Information regarding camera, lens, and film used in photographing are recorded on the film. In the photographic process, the information is acquired to determine the state of deterioration of the quality of the image recorded on the film, and the quality of the image is corrected based on the state of deterioration. Accordingly, an image of high quality can be always obtained regardless of the type of the camera used for photographing, the type of the photographic lens, and the characteristics of the photographic film.

Abstract: A photographic system includes photographic film having a photographic image and digital information stored on a magnetic storage media on the film related to the processing of a digital image to be generated by scanning the film; a scanner for scanning the photographic film to produce a digital image; means for reading the digital information on the magnetic storage media; and a computer having an application program for processing the digital image according to the digital information.

Abstract: In a camera for receiving an electric wave including position information from a satellite of Global Positioning System and for recording a photographing position together with a photographed image, wherein a photographing attitude of the camera is arbitrarily changed in accordance with an image to be photographed, the camera comprises an enabling device to make the receiving of the electric wave through an antenna possible regardless of the photographing attitude of the camera.

Abstract: A film pressure plate is provided with a magnetic head which records magnetic information in a magnetic recording section at lower edge of photographic film. A saddle-shaped pad is arranged at the front of a rail plate in such a manner as to face the magnetic head. There is provided a leaf spring for pushing the pad from an opening formed in the rail plate in a direction for the pad to advance onto a film feed path such that a longitudinal direction of the leaf spring corresponds to the film feed direction. A fixed end of the leaf spring is fixed at the upstream of a direction in which the film is fed when the magnetic data are recorded. Thereby, the pad can stably contact with the face of the film while the film is being fed, and the magnetic recording section on the film can come into contact with the magnetic head in a stable manner.

Abstract: When exposure of the entire film is completed, the time period until rewinding is begun is read from an EEPROM and set in a timer, and the timer is then started. If the switch to change the data recorded before the time period set in the timer elapses is switched to ON, revision mode to rewrite the print number data for the final frame is entered. If the switch to perform revisions is not operated during the time period set in the timer, and the set time period elapses, or if the rewind switch is switched to ON before the time period set in the timer elapses, the film is rewound and camera operation is completed with the completion of rewinding.

Abstract: A camera which can record photographic information magnetically onto film while rewinding the film. The film has perforations provided in conjunction with each frame to be exposed and near an end in a rewinding direction of the frames. A sensor is used to detect passage start time and passage end time of these perforations. A recording time determining circuit is then used to determine a recording time per unit bit so that photographic information can be recorded in an area of the film associated with each frame of the film. This recording is based on a time difference between the passage start time and the passage end time as detected by the sensor. A magnetic recorder is used to record associated photographic information in the determined recording time onto a magnetic track of the film corresponding of an exposed frame.

Abstract: Sound with still image film system, camera and cassette classifier apparatus wherein indicium such as a deformable tab on the film cassette is modified to indicate sound is or will be recorded in association with pictures taken on the film in the cassette. The camera includes a mechanism responsive to a control input such as actual recording of sound to cause the tab to be modified (bent inwards or broken off) to provide a visible indication that the cassette is to receive sound associated processing. Classifier apparatus at the retail order station includes a physical sensor to detect the modified tab condition and initiate a signal indicating a sound capable film cassette as well as possible order entry functions and recording of sound order associated on a film magnetic layer on the leader of the film.

Abstract: A camera detects at least two magnetic tracks accompanying film frames which do not have information recorded thereon. The camera transports the film to place the foremost film frame accompanied with the unrecorded magnetic tracks to a specific position in the camera to avoid double exposure of an exposed film frame accompanied with an unrecorded magnetic track.

Abstract: A single use camera is preloaded with a roll of magnetically coated film with defined image frames. The camera has an exposure system for selectively exposing an image frame of the film in one of a plurality of image formats. The camera also includes a manually actuated mechanism coupled to a mounted permanent magnet. The magnet is movable to record a magnetic mark on the magnetically coated film at a predetermined location relative to an exposed image frame. The location of the mark is indicative of the image format of the exposed image frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for magnetically recording photographic data for an advanced photo system camera comprises a film transport sensing unit for sensing perforations in a film and for generating a signal per each perforation, an operation control unit for controlling the operation of the magnetic recording according to the signal from the film transport sensing unit, and a magnetic recording unit for magnetically recording photographic data on the film, based on the signals from the operation control unit. The apparatus further comprises a film transport unit for advancing successive frames of the film according to the signals from the operation control unit.

Abstract: A photographic camera system includes a photographic camera that can successively expose a photographic film in different frame sizes and an automatic printer for automatically printing the processed photographic film exposed with those different frame sizes. The camera varies the width of an exposure opening in the camera body in the film-feed direction and the film is fed a length corresponding to the width of the exposure opening. The photographic camera magnetically or optically records an exposure opening position signal indicative of the size of the exposure opening on the photographic film, and the automatic printer automatically prints the photographic film using the magnetically or optically recorded exposure opening position signal detected from the photographic film.