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Electronic still camera system and auxiliary unit containing control program

  • US 5,635,983 A
  • Filed: 10/03/1995
  • Issued: 06/03/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electronic still camera system comprising an electronic still camera for converting an image into digital data and an auxiliary unit connectable to the electronic still camera, said electronic still camera comprising:

  • a microcomputer for controlling the still camera system;

    a main body memory accessed by the microcomputer; and

    a communication circuit, for transferring data between said communication circuit and said auxiliary unit, said auxiliary unit comprising;

    a program memory storing control data comprising a program required to control the auxiliary unit; and

    another communication circuit for transferring the control data between said another communication circuit and said electronic still camera,whereby prior to control of the auxiliary unit, the control data stored in said program memory can be transferred to said main body memory, said control data being then accessed by said microcomputer.

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