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Camera system

Assignee: Nikon Corp
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Filing: 1993-08-11
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Granted: 1995-04-11
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Expires: 2013-08-11
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Abstract

Abstract In a camera system consisting of a main camera body and an accessory mountable thereon, the camera body includes an output device for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation, a main body communication device capable of communicating with the accessory, and an identification device for identifying the content of a signal transmitted from the accessory through the main body communication device; while the accessory includes an operation device for releasing an operation signal in response to an external operation, and an accessory communication device capable of communicating with the camera body, wherein, when the identification device identifies the operation signal released from the operation device, the transmission of the variable signal from the camera body to the accessory is permitted and the information setting in the accessory is executed according to the variable signal, but, when the identification device does not identify any operation signal, the information setting in the camera body is executed according to the variable signal.

Inventors

  • 👤 Takashi Saegusa

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 15:20
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/18

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim 162 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: operation means for releasing an operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said operation signal released from said operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal, but: when said identification means does not identify any operation signal, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 162 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: operation means for releasing an operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said operation signal released from said operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal, but: when said identification means does not identify any operation signal, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 34 words
A camera system according to claim 1, wherein said output means is composed of a rotary dial, of which clockwise rotation increases the output signal value but anticlockwise rotation decreases the output signal value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 20 words
A camera system according to claim 1, wherein the information set in said main camera body relates to phototaking conditions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
A camera system according to claim 1, wherein the information set in said main camera body relates to the film speed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 21 words
A camera system according to claim 1, wherein the information set in said main camera body relates to the shutter speed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 17 words
A camera system according to claim 1, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to date.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 17 words
A camera system according to claim 1, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to time.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 18 words
A camera system according to claim 1, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to stepwise exposure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 194 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: first operation means for releasing a first operation signal in response to an external operation; output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying said first operation signal and for identifying a second operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: second operation means for releasing a second operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said first operation signal released from said first operation means, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal; but: when said identification means identifies said second operation signal released from said second operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 194 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: first operation means for releasing a first operation signal in response to an external operation; output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying said first operation signal and for identifying a second operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: second operation means for releasing a second operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said first operation signal released from said first operation means, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal; but: when said identification means identifies said second operation signal released from said second operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 34 words
A camera system according to claim 9, wherein said output means is composed of a rotary dial, of which clockwise rotation increases the output signal value and anticlockwise rotation decreases the output signal value.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 20 words
A camera system according to claim 9, wherein the information set in the main camera body relates to phototaking conditions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 21 words
A camera system according to claim 9, wherein the information set in the main camera body relates to the film speed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 21 words
A camera system according to claim 9, wherein the information set in the main camera body relates to the shutter speed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 17 words
A camera system according to claim 9, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to date.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 17 words
A camera system according to claim 9, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to time.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 18 words
A camera system according to claim 9, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to stepwise exposures.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 97 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said camera body includes: a first operation member capable of setting or varying information in said main camera body in response to an external operation; display means for displaying the set information; and said accessory includes: a second operation member capable of setting information in said accessory; wherein said display means is adapted to effect a first display when said second operation member is not operated, and a second display when said second operation member is operated.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 97 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said camera body includes: a first operation member capable of setting or varying information in said main camera body in response to an external operation; display means for displaying the set information; and said accessory includes: a second operation member capable of setting information in said accessory; wherein said display means is adapted to effect a first display when said second operation member is not operated, and a second display when said second operation member is operated.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 20 words
A camera system according to claim 17, wherein the information set in said main camera body relates to phototaking conditions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 21 words
A camera system according to claim 17, wherein the information set in said main camera body relates to the film speed.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 21 words
A camera system according to claim 17, wherein the information set in said main camera body relates to the shutter speed.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 17 words
A camera system according to claim 17, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to date.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 17 words
A camera system according to claim 17, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to time.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 18 words
A camera system according to claim 17, wherein the information set in said accessory relates to stepwise exposures.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 115 words
An information setting system of a camera provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: a first operation member; signal generating means for generating a variable signal in response to the operation of said first operation member; and first communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and said accessory includes: second communication means capable of being connected with said first communication means and communicating with said main camera body; a second operation member; and set value varying means capable of varying a set value in said accessory, in response to said variable signal when said second operation member is operated.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 115 words
An information setting system of a camera provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: a first operation member; signal generating means for generating a variable signal in response to the operation of said first operation member; and first communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and said accessory includes: second communication means capable of being connected with said first communication means and communicating with said main camera body; a second operation member; and set value varying means capable of varying a set value in said accessory, in response to said variable signal when said second operation member is operated.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 130 words
An information setting system of a camera provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: a first operation member; signal generating means for generating a variable signal in response to the operation of said first operation member; indicating means; and first communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and said accessory includes: second communication means capable of being connected with said first communication means and communicating with said main camera body; a second operation member; set value varying means capable of varying a set value in said accessory, in response to said variable signal when said second operation member is operated; said indicating means changing an indication thereof when said second operation member is operated.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 130 words
An information setting system of a camera provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: a first operation member; signal generating means for generating a variable signal in response to the operation of said first operation member; indicating means; and first communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and said accessory includes: second communication means capable of being connected with said first communication means and communicating with said main camera body; a second operation member; set value varying means capable of varying a set value in said accessory, in response to said variable signal when said second operation member is operated; said indicating means changing an indication thereof when said second operation member is operated.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 164 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: operation means for releasing an operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said operation signal released from said operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said main camera body according to said variable signal is prohibited, but: when said identification means does not identify any operation signal, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 164 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: operation means for releasing an operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said operation signal released from said operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said main camera body according to said variable signal is prohibited, but: when said identification means does not identify any operation signal, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 187 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: first operation means for releasing a first operation signal in response to an external operation; output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: second operation means for releasing a second operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said first operation signal released from said first operation means, information setting in said main body is executed according to said variable signal; but: when said identification means identifies said second operation signal released from said second operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said main camera body according to said variable signal is prohibited.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 187 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: first operation means for releasing a first operation signal in response to an external operation; output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: second operation means for releasing a second operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said first operation signal released from said first operation means, information setting in said main body is executed according to said variable signal; but: when said identification means identifies said second operation signal released from said second operation means, transmission of said variable signal from said main camera body to said accessory is permitted and information setting in said main camera body according to said variable signal is prohibited.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 146 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: operation means for releasing an operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said operation signal released from said operation means, information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal, but: when said identification means does not identify any operation signal, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim 146 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body, wherein: said main camera body includes: output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: operation means for releasing an operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said operation signal released from said operation means, information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal, but: when said identification means does not identify any operation signal, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim 170 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body; wherein: said main camera body includes: first operation means for releasing a first operation signal in response to an external operation; output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: second operation means for releasing a second operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said first operation signal released from said first operation means, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal; but: when said identification means identifies said second operation signal released from said second operation means, information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim 170 words
A camera system provided with a main camera body and an accessory detachably mountable on said main camera body; wherein: said main camera body includes: first operation means for releasing a first operation signal in response to an external operation; output means for releasing a variable signal in response to an external operation; main body communication means capable of communicating with said accessory; and identification means for identifying an operation signal transmitted from said accessory through said main body communication means; and said accessory includes: second operation means for releasing a second operation signal in response to an external operation; and accessory communication means capable of communicating with said main camera body; wherein, when said identification means identifies said first operation signal released from said first operation means, information setting in said main camera body is executed according to said variable signal; but: when said identification means identifies said second operation signal released from said second operation means, information setting in said accessory is executed according to said variable signal.

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