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Camera unit incorporating a printer configured to print distorted images

  • US 8,077,207 B2
  • Filed: 03/17/2008
  • Issued: 12/13/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A camera unit comprising:

  • a display configured to display an image to be captured;

    an image sensor configured to digitally capture the displayed image;

    a card reader configured to read a removable data card carrying distortion information, the card reader including, a light source configured to emit light toward the data card, a data sensor configured to sense data representing the distortion information being carried by reflected light from the data card, and a translucent cover mounted defining recesses in which the light source and the other sensor are located;

    a printer configured to print a distorted image on print media, the distorted image being a version of the captured image which has been distorted in accordance with the distortion information, the printer including a replaceable print roll carrying both the print media and ink to be printed upon the print media; and

    a validation apparatus configured to validate the replaceable print roll and enable the printer to print the distorted image only subsequent to validation of the print roll.

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