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Digital camera and function appending method for the same

  • US 7,283,158 B1
  • Filed: 10/08/1999
  • Issued: 10/16/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A function appending method for a digital camera which records image data by converting an image pickup light photoelectrically, comprising:

  • waiting for a program transmitting command from an external recording medium, wherein the program transmitting command is the first communication, which is between the digital camera and the external recording medium and which relates to a transmission of a program recorded on the external recording medium;

    receiving the program transmitting command from the external recording medium;

    transmitting a request-to-send program command to the external recording medium after receiving the program transmitting command;

    receiving the program recorded on the external recording medium connected to the digital camera exchangeably;

    storing the program into a recording medium provided in the digital camera;

    reading the program from the recording medium in the digital camera at a desired time; and

    executing the program.

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