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Method and apparatus for in-camera encryption

  • US 5,862,217 A
  • Filed: 03/28/1996
  • Issued: 01/19/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of secure processing and encryption of original digital image data in a digital camera system, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) initializing an encryption generator in the camera through a user programmable encryption password;

    (b) converting light to original digital image data;

    (c) encrypting within said camera substantially all of said original digital image data, whereby the original digital image data is inaccessible from said camera in unencrypted form.

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