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Electric power supply control device for camera
Assignee: Pentax Corp
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Filing: 1988-12-15
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Granted: 1989-10-03
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Expires: 2008-12-15
Abstract
Abstract The power supply in a camera is connected to the camera control section only through a normally-off switch which is rendered conductive only when a switch is operated requesting that as camera control function be performed. The power supply is connected to the function request switches at all times, but only in a high impedance state so that there is substantially no power consumption when the camera is not actually operating.
Inventors
- 👤 Satoshi Takami
- 👤 Yutaka Ohsawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:01
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B7/00; G03B7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An electric power supply control device for a camera, comprising: an electric power source; a camera control section for performing a selected one of a plurality of distinct functions in a response to a corresponding selected one of a plurality of individual function request signals while being connected to said electric power source; power supply switching means rendered conductive by a power supply control signal to electrically connect said camera control section to said electric power source; and a plurality of selectively operable electric power supply operation means for individually providing a function request signal when operated, and for simultaneously providing said power supply control signal such that said camera control section is connected to said power source while performing said function.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An electric power supply control device for a camera, comprising: an electric power source; a camera control section for performing a selected one of a plurality of distinct functions in a response to a corresponding selected one of a plurality of individual function request signals while being connected to said electric power source; power supply switching means rendered conductive by a power supply control signal to electrically connect said camera control section to said electric power source; and a plurality of selectively operable electric power supply operation means for individually providing a function request signal when operated, and for simultaneously providing said power supply control signal such that said camera control section is connected to said power source while performing said function.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A control device as defined in claim 1, further comprising self-holding means for maintaining said power supply switching means conductive while a function requested by a function request signal is being performed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A control device as defined in claim 1, further comprising: lock means having a first state in which a lock signal is produced and second state in which an unlock signal is produced; lock response means for receiving said lock and unlock signals and permitting the production of said power supply control signal in response to said unlock signal while inhibiting the production of said power supply control signal in response to said lock signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A control device as defined in claim 3, further comprising self-holding means for maintaining said power supply switching means conductive while a function requested by a function request signal is being performed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A control device as defined in claim 3, further comprising: lock signal blocking means for blocking said lock signal when said power supply control signal is being produced by said self-holding means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A control device as defined in claim 1, wherein said electric power supply operation means includes at least first switch means for generating a first signal and is responsive to said first signal for generating a first function request signal requesting the resetting of data of said camera control section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A control device as defined in claim 6, wherein said electric power supply operation means further includes second switch means for generating a second signal and is responsive to said second signal for generating a second function request signal requesting the storing of photometric data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A control device as defined in claim 7, wherein said electric power supply operation means further includes third switch means for generating a third signal and is responsive to said third signal for generating a third function request signal requesting the releasing of a shutter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A control device as defined in claim 1, wherein said electric power supply operation means selectively generates a plurality of different function request signals, and provides said power supply control signal to said power supply switching means whenever any one of said function request signals is generated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
A control device as defined in claim 3, wherein said electric power supply operation means selectively generates a plurality of different function request signals, and provides said power supply control signals to said power supply switching means whenever any one of said function request signals is generated and said unlock signal is generated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A control device as defined in claim 1, further comprising means in said electric power supply operation circuit for preventing power consumption by said power supply operation circuit when said power supply control signal is not generated.
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