Camera unit incorporating a printer configured to print distorted images
First Claim
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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Abstract
A camera unit includes a display configured to display an image to be captured. An image sensor is configured to digitally capture the displayed image. A card reader is configured to read a removable data card carrying distortion information. A printer is configured to print a distorted image on print media. The distorted image is a version of the captured image which has been distorted in accordance with the distortion information. The printer includes a replaceable print roll carrying both the print media and ink to be printed upon the print media. A validation apparatus is 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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6 Claims
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1. A camera unit comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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