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Data imprinting device for camera
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1991-08-01
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Granted: 1992-10-13
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Expires: 2011-08-01
Abstract
Abstract The present patent application discloses a data imprinting device for camera provided with a memory for previously storing a plurality of messages, an imprinting member receptive of a message stored in the memory for imprinting it on a photographic material, and a selection circuit for selecting one of the plurality of messages to be imprinted by the imprinting member.
Inventors
- 👤 Koichi Matsumura
- 👤 Yasushi Shiotani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:38
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/242; G03B2217/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically selecting whether or not the time data are to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically selecting whether or not the time data are to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said imprinting means includes means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said messages to be imprinted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages; and (D) cancel means for automatically canceling the imprinting of the message by said imprinting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages; and (D) cancel means for automatically canceling the imprinting of the message by said imprinting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to one cycle of camera operation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 7, further comprising: hindering means for hindering the action of said cancel means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to exchange of said photosensitive means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to an on/off condition of an electric power source of the camera.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 6, further comprising: hindering means for hindering the action of said cancel means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to the opening and closing of a back lid of a camera.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to a main switch of a camera.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
109 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means including means for forming said message to be imprinted in a dot matrix, said imprinting means further including means responsive to decrease of the format size of said photosensitive means for decreasing the size of the message to be imprinted by removing some of rows or columns of said dot matrix.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
109 words
A data imprinting device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means including means for forming said message to be imprinted in a dot matrix, said imprinting means further including means responsive to decrease of the format size of said photosensitive means for decreasing the size of the message to be imprinted by removing some of rows or columns of said dot matrix.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 15, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
96 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically selecting whether or not the time data are to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
96 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically selecting whether or not the time data are to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
A camera according to claim 17, wherein said imprinting means includes means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
A camera according to claim 17, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
94 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
94 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means, said imprinting means including means for imprinting time data on said photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means further including means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be imprinted with said message in response to the selection of said message to be imprinted.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A camera according to claim 20, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
65 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages; and (D) cancel means for automatically canceling the imprinting of the message by said imprinting means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
65 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages; and (D) cancel means for automatically canceling the imprinting of the message by said imprinting means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
A camera according to claim 22, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to one cycle of camera operation.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
A camera according to claim 23, further comprising: hindering means for hindering the action of said cancel means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
A camera according to claim 22, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to exchange of said photosensitive means.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
A camera according to claim 22, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to an on/off condition of an electric power source of the camera.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
A camera according to claim 22, further comprising: hindering means for hindering the action of said cancel means.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
17 words
A camera according to claim 22, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
A camera according to claim 22, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to the opening and closing of a back lid of a camera.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
21 words
A camera according to claim 22, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to a main switch of a camera.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
104 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means including means for forming said message to be imprinted in a dot matrix, said imprinting means further including means responsive to decrease of the format size of said photosensitive means for decreasing the size of the message to be imprinted by removing some of rows or columns of said dot matrix.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
104 words
A camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) imprinting means for imprinting a message stored in said memory means on a photosensitive means; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be imprinted by said imprinting means from among said plurality of messages, said imprinting means including means for forming said message to be imprinted in a dot matrix, said imprinting means further including means responsive to decrease of the format size of said photosensitive means for decreasing the size of the message to be imprinted by removing some of rows or columns of said dot matrix.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
17 words
A camera according to claim 31, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
101 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on a recording medium, said recording means including means for recording time data on said recording medium; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages, said recording means further including means for automatically selecting whether or not the time data are to be recorded with said message in response to the selection of said message to be recorded.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
101 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on a recording medium, said recording means including means for recording time data on said recording medium; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages, said recording means further including means for automatically selecting whether or not the time data are to be recorded with said message in response to the selection of said message to be recorded.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 33, wherein said recording means includes means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be recorded with said message in response to the selection of said message to be recorded.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 33, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
99 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on a recording medium, said recording means including means for recording time data on said recording medium; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages, said recording means further including means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be recorded with said message in response to the selection of said message to be recorded.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
99 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on a recording medium, said recording means including means for recording time data on said recording medium; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages, said recording means further including means for automatically changing the kind of time data to be recorded with said message in response to the selection of said message to be recorded.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 36, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
70 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on a recording medium; (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages; and (D) cancel means for automatically canceling the recording of the message by said recording means.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
70 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on a recording medium; (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages; and (D) cancel means for automatically canceling the recording of the message by said recording means.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 38, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to one cycle of device operation.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 39, further comprising: hindering means for hindering the action of said cancel means.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 38, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to exchange of said recording medium.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 38, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to an on/off condition of an electric power source of a camera.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 39, further comprising: hindering means for hindering the action of said cancel means.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 38, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 38, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to the opening the closing of a back lid of a camera.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 38, wherein said cancel means includes means for responding to a main switch of a camera.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
108 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on recording medium; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages, said recording means including means for forming said message to be recorded in a dot matrix, said recording means further including means responsive to decrease of the format size of said recording medium for decreasing the size of the message to be recorded by removing some of rows or columns of said dot matrix.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
108 words
A data recording device for a camera comprising: (A) memory means for previously storing a plurality of messages; (B) recording means for recording a message stored in said memory means on recording medium; and (C) selecting means for selecting a message to be recorded by said recording means from among said plurality of messages, said recording means including means for forming said message to be recorded in a dot matrix, said recording means further including means responsive to decrease of the format size of said recording medium for decreasing the size of the message to be recorded by removing some of rows or columns of said dot matrix.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 47, wherein said selecting means includes means for manually operating the selection.
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