Camera capable of interfacing with information input and display devices so to record information on a magnetic track of a film
First Claim
1. A camera for recording information on a magnetic track of a film, the camera comprising:
- first information input means for inputting information and for generating signals representing said information, said first information input means being formed on an inner surface of a rear cover of said camera, wherein the rear cover is hingedly attached to a rear portion of a bottom edge of said camera;
information display means for displaying said information and being formed on a rear surface of said camera so that when the rear cover is opened, information can be inputted with said first information input means and viewed on said information display means; and
control means for recording said information onto a magnetic track of a film, said control means being provided within a body of said camera, being electrically coupled to said first information input means to receive the information signals and being electrically coupled to said information display means to send the information signals thereto.
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Abstract
An advanced photo system (APS) camera includes a keyboard mounted on the inner surface of a rear cover hinged to the camera body. The camera also includes an LCD for displaying information entered on the keyboard, wherein the LCD is mounted at the rear of the camera body so as to be exposed when the rear cover is opened to provide user access to the keyboard. The information entered on the keyboard and displayed on the LCD is recorded on a magnetic track included on the photographic film advanced through the camera. The keyboard and the LCD may be separated from or remote from the APS camera, and the keyboard may be replaced with a plurality of input dials.
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7 Claims
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1. A camera for recording information on a magnetic track of a film, the camera comprising:
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first information input means for inputting information and for generating signals representing said information, said first information input means being formed on an inner surface of a rear cover of said camera, wherein the rear cover is hingedly attached to a rear portion of a bottom edge of said camera; information display means for displaying said information and being formed on a rear surface of said camera so that when the rear cover is opened, information can be inputted with said first information input means and viewed on said information display means; and control means for recording said information onto a magnetic track of a film, said control means being provided within a body of said camera, being electrically coupled to said first information input means to receive the information signals and being electrically coupled to said information display means to send the information signals thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A camera for recording information on a magnetic track of a film, the camera comprising:
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a plurality of dials for inputting said information and for generating signals representing said information, said plurality of dials being provided on a rear surface of said camera; information display means for displaying said information and being formed on an inner surface of a rear cover of said camera, the rear cover being hingedly attached to a bottom edge of said camera so that when the rear cover is opened, information can be inputted with said plurality of dials and viewed on said information display means; and control means for recording said information onto a magnetic track of a film, said control means being provided within a body of said camera, being electrically coupled to said plurality of dials to receive the information signals, and being electrically coupled to said information display means to send the information signals thereto.
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