Abstract:
A digital image storage system includes a digital camera having a memory storing digital images, a docking station on which the digital camera can be placed for transmitting one or more of the digital images from the memory of the digital camera, and a data storage separate from the docking station and having a storage medium that stores digital images transmitted from the memory of the digital camera through the docking station. A controller communicates with the data storage and the digital camera while the digital camera is placed on the docking station, and causes digital images stored in the memory of the digital camera to be deleted from the memory after being successfully transmitted from the memory and stored in the storage medium of the data storage. The controller does not delete from the memory digital images protected against deletion.
Abstract:
Charging of a camera 100 and backup of data are concurrently executed to enable picking up an image regardless of a remaining available memory. As the camera 100 is attached to a cradle 200, image data for the image picked up by a camera module 110 of the camera 100 is directly transferred to and recorded in a HDD 220 of the cradle 200. Image data, already recorded in the flash memory 133 of the camera 100, is backed up by the HDD 220 of the cradle 200. Further, the cradle 200 allows a charging circuit 204 to charge a rechargeable battery of the camera 100 using electric power supplied via an AC cord 280. Also, the cradle 200 has a tripod bore 270 through which the camera is fixed to a tripod for picking up the 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:
A digital image storage includes a connector for communicating with a digital camera and a detector that detects a signal to cause the transmission of a digital data from a memory of the digital camera to the digital image storage. The digital image storage further includes a function unit responsive to the signal from the detector to carry out the transmission of the digital data of images with the other digital data not transmitted and a storage medium that stores the transmitted data of the images.
Abstract:
Scanner modules are provided for use with a docking station having a docking station interface adapted to receive an interface of an imaging device; the scanner module has an image-scanning unit adapted to form an image of a medium; a controller to controllably cause the image scanning unit to capture an image of the medium and to store the captured image as image data in a memory; and a scanner interface adapted so that it can be received by the docking station interface. The controller is connected to the scanner interface and adapted to send image data from the memory through the docking station interface in a manner that emulates the manner in which the imaging device sends image data through the docking station interface. Some embodiments of the scanner module can be manually or automatically moved to scan mediums.
Abstract:
An imaging apparatus includes a first part and a second part separable from each other. If the first part and the second part are in a united state, the imaging apparatus stores image data into a storage medium of the first part or a storage medium of the second part. If the first part and the second part are in a separated state, the imaging apparatus stores image data into a storage medium of the first part and transmits the image data stored in its storage medium to the second part.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a camera apparatus comprises an adapter connecting section. The adapter connecting section can be connected to a cradle. An arbitrary number of external recording apparatuses are connected to the camera apparatus via the cradle. An image signal stored in a recording medium of the camera apparatus can be output to the external recording apparatuses via the cradle through a LAN. A monitor section of the camera apparatus can display the arbitrary number of external recording apparatuses, to which the image signal stored in the recording medium of the camera apparatus can be transferred.
Abstract:
A camera mount includes a hosting device including a flat surface for mounting a camera including a user interface. A first connector is located on the flat surface such that the first connector mates to a complementary connector located on the camera. The user interface of the camera also functions as the user interface of the hosting device.
Abstract:
An imaging system includes an imaging apparatus having a print engine and an interface port, and an operator module configured for detachable electrical and mechanical attachment to the interface port. The operator module includes a memory device for storing data, a user interface and a dedicated power source electrically coupled to the user interface and the memory. The operator module is configured to facilitate user interaction with the imaging apparatus when the operator module is attached to the interface port. Also, the operator module is configured to facilitate portable data playback when the operator module is detached from the interface port.
Abstract:
A method and system that is adapted to print order files that are customized for a particular printer. The method and system includes a digital printer that has specific printing capabilities and involves the production and storage of a profile that defines the printing capabilities of the printer.