GB2298333A - Instant special effects electronic camera - Google Patents

Instant special effects electronic camera

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Publication number
GB2298333A
GB2298333A GB9610278A GB9610278A GB2298333A GB 2298333 A GB2298333 A GB 2298333A GB 9610278 A GB9610278 A GB 9610278A GB 9610278 A GB9610278 A GB 9610278A GB 2298333 A GB2298333 A GB 2298333A
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Prior art keywords
special effects
camera
instant
electronic camera
picture
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GB9610278A
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GB2298333B (en
GB9610278D0 (en
Inventor
Ian Thompson-Bell
Michael Roger Cane
Michael Andrew Beadman
David J Ciganko
Stephen John Love
Paul Dominic Priestman
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Fisher Price Inc
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Fisher Price Inc
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Priority to GB9804840A priority Critical patent/GB2320158B/en
Publication of GB9610278D0 publication Critical patent/GB9610278D0/en
Publication of GB2298333A publication Critical patent/GB2298333A/en
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Publication of GB2298333B publication Critical patent/GB2298333B/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J3/00—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
    • B41J3/44—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions
    • B41J3/445—Printers integrated in other types of apparatus, e.g. printers integrated in cameras
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/21—Intermediate information storage
    • H04N1/2104—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures
    • H04N1/2112—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures using still video cameras
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/21—Intermediate information storage
    • H04N1/2104—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures
    • H04N1/2112—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures using still video cameras
    • H04N1/2137—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures using still video cameras with temporary storage before final recording, e.g. in a frame buffer
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/21—Intermediate information storage
    • H04N1/2104—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures
    • H04N1/2112—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures using still video cameras
    • H04N1/2154—Intermediate information storage for one or a few pictures using still video cameras the still video camera incorporating a hardcopy reproducing device, e.g. a printer
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/40—Picture signal circuits
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N5/00—Details of television systems
    • H04N5/222—Studio circuitry; Studio devices; Studio equipment
    • H04N5/262—Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects ; Cameras specially adapted for the electronic generation of special effects
    • H04N5/2628—Alteration of picture size, shape, position or orientation, e.g. zooming, rotation, rolling, perspective, translation
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N2101/00—Still video cameras

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Studio Devices (AREA)
  • Cameras Adapted For Combination With Other Photographic Or Optical Apparatuses (AREA)
  • Television Signal Processing For Recording (AREA)

Abstract

An instant special effects camera is disclosed which provides children in the age range of five years and up with an opportunity to take photos and see the results instantly. Fun special effects may be added to the pictures and the cost per picture is less than that of conventional film cameras. The camera is a battery operated electronic black and white camera with an integral direct thermal printer. A replaceable paper cassette is included. To improve ease of use and reduce cost a minimal number of simple controls are provided. A picture may be taken simply by aiming the camera through a double view finder and pressing the shutter button. No setting up or flash is required. Plug-in special effects cartridges may be provided to increase the number of special effects.
GB9610278A 1993-12-07 1994-12-02 Instant special effects electronic camera Expired - Fee Related GB2298333B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9804840A GB2320158B (en) 1993-12-07 1994-12-02 Instant special effects electronic camera

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB939325076A GB9325076D0 (en) 1993-12-07 1993-12-07 Electronic camera
PCT/US1994/013803 WO1995016323A1 (en) 1993-12-07 1994-12-02 Instant special effects electronic camera

Publications (3)

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GB9610278D0 GB9610278D0 (en) 1996-07-24
GB2298333A true GB2298333A (en) 1996-08-28
GB2298333B GB2298333B (en) 1998-07-22

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Family Applications (2)

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GB939325076A Pending GB9325076D0 (en) 1993-12-07 1993-12-07 Electronic camera
GB9610278A Expired - Fee Related GB2298333B (en) 1993-12-07 1994-12-02 Instant special effects electronic camera

Family Applications Before (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB939325076A Pending GB9325076D0 (en) 1993-12-07 1993-12-07 Electronic camera

Country Status (4)

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AU (1) AU1298595A (en)
CA (1) CA2190781A1 (en)
GB (2) GB9325076D0 (en)
WO (1) WO1995016323A1 (en)

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WO1995016323A1 (en) 1995-06-15
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GB9325076D0 (en) 1994-02-02
GB9610278D0 (en) 1996-07-24

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