Sealed digital camera system
First Claim
1. A digital camera system, comprising:
- a digital camera having an image-receiving lens and an image sensor, the image sensor designed to detect an image from the lens; and
a sealed case surrounding the digital camera, the case constructed and arranged for providing a water resistant enclosure for the camera and adapted for transmission of the image from the image sensor to a display located external to the case without opening the case.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a sealed digital camera system that eliminates the use of wear items in the case, essentially providing a fully-sealed digital camera system. As a result, the camera is protected from exposure to the outside environment during use and the integrity of the case is not degraded during normal operation. Unlike conventional systems, the sealed digital camera system of the present invention is not subject to catastrophic failure, even when used under high pressure for extended periods. Use of a high capacity integrated or replaceable storage system and/or battery system with the present invention eliminates the need for a user to access the camera itself. Images taken by the camera can be sent to an external display unit via a suitable transmission link, again without the need to open the case. The present invention provides vast improvements in reliability, ruggedness, maintainability as well as price competitiveness as compared with conventional underwater cameras.
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1. A digital camera system, comprising:
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a digital camera having an image-receiving lens and an image sensor, the image sensor designed to detect an image from the lens; and
a sealed case surrounding the digital camera, the case constructed and arranged for providing a water resistant enclosure for the camera and adapted for transmission of the image from the image sensor to a display located external to the case without opening the case. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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23. A camera system designed for underwater use comprising:
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a digital camera;
a sealed case surrounding the digital camera; and
a transmission link for outputting images from the digital camera to a remote controller.
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28. A method for using a sealed digital camera system comprising:
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activating internal camera controls with a user interface;
obtaining one or more images with the camera system; and
transmitting the one or more images to a controller with a transmission link in communication with the camera system.
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