US5361116A
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Camera having device for writing information onto film
Assignee: Minolta Co Ltd
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Filing: 1993-04-23
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Granted: 1994-11-01
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Expires: 2013-04-23
Abstract
Abstract In a camera having a head for writing information onto a film or reading information written previously, the head is positioned beside an exposure aperture so as to contact the back surface of the film. At least one of a viewfinder mechanism, a light detecting section of a light measuring device and an auto-focusing distance measuring device is arranged in a space formed in front of the head so that the space is effectively used, to permit down-sizing of the camera.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Funahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:20
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G03B17/02; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/002; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/242; G03B2217/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A camera having a frame which delineates an exposure aperture through which optical flux from an object to be photographed is projected onto a film, comprising: means for writing information onto a surface of the film, provided beside the frame; and a device for performing a camera operation, provided in a space located directly in front of said writing means, with respect to a plan view of the camera, and beside said frame along a side face of the frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A camera having a frame which delineates an exposure aperture through which optical flux from an object to be photographed is projected onto a film, comprising: means for writing information onto a surface of the film, provided beside the frame; and a device for performing a camera operation, provided in a space located directly in front of said writing means, with respect to a plan view of the camera, and beside said frame along a side face of the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A camera as claimed in claim 1, wherein said device has an oblong configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A camera as claimed in claim 2, wherein said device is a motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A camera as claimed in claim 2, wherein said device is a holder for receiving a remote controller therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A camera as claimed in claim 2, wherein said device is a distance measuring unit including a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A camera as claimed in claim 1, wherein said writing means includes a magnetic head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
79 words
A camera having a frame which delineates an exposure aperture through which optical flux from an object to be photographed is projected onto a film, comprising: means for writing information onto a surface of the film, provided beside the frame; and a device having a window for one of light projection and light reception, provided in a space located directly in front of said writing means with respect to a plan view of the camera, and beside said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
79 words
A camera having a frame which delineates an exposure aperture through which optical flux from an object to be photographed is projected onto a film, comprising: means for writing information onto a surface of the film, provided beside the frame; and a device having a window for one of light projection and light reception, provided in a space located directly in front of said writing means with respect to a plan view of the camera, and beside said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A camera as claimed in claim 7, wherein said device is a distance measuring device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A camera as claimed in claim 7, wherein said device is a photometry device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A camera as claimed in claim 7, wherein said device is an electronic flash device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A camera as claimed in claim 7, wherein said writing means includes a magnetic head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
A camera having a chamber for receiving a roll of film, and a frame which delineates an exposure aperture through which optical flux from an object to be photographed is projected onto a film, comprising: means for writing information onto a surface of the film, provided between the frame and the chamber; and a device for performing a camera operation, provided in front of said writing means and between the frame and the chamber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
A camera having a chamber for receiving a roll of film, and a frame which delineates an exposure aperture through which optical flux from an object to be photographed is projected onto a film, comprising: means for writing information onto a surface of the film, provided between the frame and the chamber; and a device for performing a camera operation, provided in front of said writing means and between the frame and the chamber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A camera as claimed in claim 12, wherein said chamber is a cartridge chamber for loading a film cartridge which accommodates the roll of film.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A camera as claimed in claim 12, wherein said chamber is a spool chamber for taking up the film.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A camera as claimed in claim 12, wherein said writing means includes a magnetic head.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
A camera as claimed in claim 12, wherein said device has an oblong configuration.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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