Dual sensor camera
First Claim
1. A method of operating a camera comprising the steps of:
- a) selecting one of a still and a video image recording mode; and
b) communicating an optical signal from a common viewpoint to an exclusive selected one of a first sensor for recording video and a second sensor for recording still images in accordance with the selected recording mode.
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Abstract
A method of operating a camera includes the step of selecting an recording mode of either a still or a video mode. At least one of the optical path or the first and second sensors is configured to communicate the optical signal to a selected one of the first and second sensors in accordance with the recording mode. The viewpoint of the optical path is independent of the recording mode. In various embodiments the first and second sensors are positioned by sliding or pivoting such that the optical signal is incident on the selected sensor. In an alternative embodiment, a mirror re-directs the optical signal to be incident upon the first or second sensor in accordance with the recording mode.
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1. A method of operating a camera comprising the steps of:
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a) selecting one of a still and a video image recording mode; and
b) communicating an optical signal from a common viewpoint to an exclusive selected one of a first sensor for recording video and a second sensor for recording still images in accordance with the selected recording mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A camera apparatus, comprising:
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a first sensor for recording video;
a second sensor for recording still images; and
an optical path coupled to exclusively communicate an optical signal to a selected one of the first and second sensors in accordance with a recording mode. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A camera apparatus, comprising:
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a first sensor for recording video;
a second sensor for recording still images; and
an optical path wherein at least one of the optical path and the first and second sensors is configured to communicate an optical signal to a selected one of the first and second sensors in accordance with a recording mode, wherein a viewpoint of the optical path is independent of the recording mode. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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