US5097279A
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Camera capable of trimming photographing
Assignee: Nikon Corp
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Filing: 1990-10-16
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Granted: 1992-03-17
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Expires: 2010-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A camera capable of trimming photographing comprises a driving device for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof, a setting device for setting one of a plurality of presettable trimming magnifications on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification, a recording device for recording information regarding the set trimming magnification on a recording medium, and an operating device capable of performing a first operation and a second operation subsequent to and in the same direction as the first operation, and producing the signal for zooming in response to the first operation and the signal for changing magnification in response to the second operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Sakamoto
- 👤 Kazuyuki Kazami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:53
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/18; G03B17/20; G03B17/24; G03B2206/00; G03B2206/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting one of a plurality of presettable trimming magnifications on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; and operating means capable of performing a first operation and a second operation subsequent to and in the same direction as said first operation, and producing said signal for zooming in response to said first operation and said signal for changing magnification in response to said second operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting one of a plurality of presettable trimming magnifications on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; and operating means capable of performing a first operation and a second operation subsequent to and in the same direction as said first operation, and producing said signal for zooming in response to said first operation and said signal for changing magnification in response to said second operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: setting means for setting one of a plurality of presettable trimming magnifications on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; an operating member for changing the focal length of a zoom lens in conformity with the amount of operation; deciding means for receiving a signal conforming to the velocity of operation of said operating member and judging on the basis of said signal whether said velocity of operation is above a predetermined value; and controlling means for outputting said signal for changing magnification to said setting means and changing the trimming magnification set in said setting means when it is judged by said deciding means that said velocity of operation is above said predetermined value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: setting means for setting one of a plurality of presettable trimming magnifications on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; an operating member for changing the focal length of a zoom lens in conformity with the amount of operation; deciding means for receiving a signal conforming to the velocity of operation of said operating member and judging on the basis of said signal whether said velocity of operation is above a predetermined value; and controlling means for outputting said signal for changing magnification to said setting means and changing the trimming magnification set in said setting means when it is judged by said deciding means that said velocity of operation is above said predetermined value.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
109 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; and operating means capable of performing a first operation and a second operation subsequent to and in the same direction as said first operation, and producing said signal for zooming in response to said first operation and said signal for changing magnification in response to said second operation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
109 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; and operating means capable of performing a first operation and a second operation subsequent to and in the same direction as said first operation, and producing said signal for zooming in response to said first operation and said signal for changing magnification in response to said second operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; an operating member for changing the focal length of a zoom lens in conformity with the amount of operation; deciding means for receiving a signal conforming to the velocity of operation of said operating member and judging on the basis of said signal whether said velocity of operation is above a predetermined value; and controlling means for outputting said signal for changing magnification to said setting means and causing said setting means to set the trimming magnification when it is judged by said deciding means that said velocity of operation is above said predetermined value.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; an operating member for changing the focal length of a zoom lens in conformity with the amount of operation; deciding means for receiving a signal conforming to the velocity of operation of said operating member and judging on the basis of said signal whether said velocity of operation is above a predetermined value; and controlling means for outputting said signal for changing magnification to said setting means and causing said setting means to set the trimming magnification when it is judged by said deciding means that said velocity of operation is above said predetermined value.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; and operating means capable of performing a first operation and a second operation, and producing said signal for zooming in response to said first operation and producing, regardless of the position of said zoom lens, said signal for changing magnification in response to said second operation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; and operating means capable of performing a first operation and a second operation, and producing said signal for zooming in response to said first operation and producing, regardless of the position of said zoom lens, said signal for changing magnification in response to said second operation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
110 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; first operation means responsive to a manual operation for producing said signal for zooming; and second operation means responsive to a manual operation for producing said signal for changing magnification regardless of the position of said zoom lens, and for inhibiting said driving means from driving said zoom lens.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
A camera capable of trimming photographing, comprising: driving means for electrically driving a zoom lens on the basis of a received signal for zooming and varying the focal length thereof; setting means for setting a trimming magnification on the basis of a received signal for changing magnification; recording means for recording information regarding said set trimming magnification on a recording medium; first operation means responsive to a manual operation for producing said signal for zooming; and second operation means responsive to a manual operation for producing said signal for changing magnification regardless of the position of said zoom lens, and for inhibiting said driving means from driving said zoom lens.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-03-17 | 1995-09-16 | 1996-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-17 | 1999-09-16 | 2000-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-17 | 2003-09-16 | 2004-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |