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US6008844A
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Display device having index movement direction in correspondence with aspect ratio
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1996-03-29
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Granted: 1999-12-28
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Expires: 2016-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A display device is arranged to cause a display part to display, on an image plane, an index for selecting a part of the image plane which is arranged to display an image thereon, to cause a moving part to move the index in a predetermined direction on the image plane, and to cause a control part to control the direction of movement of the index in such a manner that the direction of movement is changed according to an aspect ratio of the image plane of the display part, whereby a high-quality display can be provided irrespective of the aspect ratio.
Inventors
- 👤 Yuji Tsuda
- 👤 Kenji Kyuma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:02
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/01; H04N7/0117; H04N7/0122; H04N23/00; H04N23/60; H04N23/63; H04N23/633; H04N23/635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the index in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; and c) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane of said display means in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the index in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; and c) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane of said display means in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said display device is a viewfinder of a camera.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said display device is a monitor of a personal computer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
106 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the index in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; c) moving direction selecting means for selecting the moving direction of the index; and d) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving direction selecting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
106 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the index in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; c) moving direction selecting means for selecting the moving direction of the index; and d) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving direction selecting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein said display device is a viewfinder of a camera.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein said display device is a monitor of a personal computer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the area in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; c) moving direction selecting means for selecting the moving direction of the area; and d) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the area is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane of said display means in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving direction selecting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
111 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the area in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; c) moving direction selecting means for selecting the moving direction of the area; and d) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the area is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane of said display means in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving direction selecting means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein said display device is a viewfinder of a camera, and wherein the area is used for distance measurement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein said display device is a viewfinder of a camera, and wherein the area is used for light measurement.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein said display device is a monitor of a personal computer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the area in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; c) moving direction selecting means for selecting the moving direction of the area; and d) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the area is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving direction selecting means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
A display device comprising: a) display means for displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; b) moving means for moving the area in any selected one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane; c) moving direction selecting means for selecting the moving direction of the area; and d) control means for providing a control to change an angle at which the area is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image in a case where the movement in the oblique direction is selected by the moving direction selecting means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 11, wherein said display device is a viewfinder of a camera, and wherein the area is used for distance measurement.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 11, wherein said display device is a viewfinder of a camera, and wherein the area is used for light measurement.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 11, wherein said display device is a monitor of a personal computer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
77 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the index in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the index in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
77 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the index in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the index in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
76 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the index in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the index in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
76 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an index for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the index in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the index in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
77 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the index in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the index in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
77 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the index in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the index in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the index is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image plane.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
76 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the area in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the area in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the area is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
76 words
A display method comprising the steps of: displaying, on an image plane arranged to display an image, an area for selecting a part of the image plane; and providing for moving the area in any one of vertical, horizontal and oblique directions on the image plane, and when moving the area in the oblique direction, providing a control to change an angle at which the area is moved according to an aspect ratio of the image.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-12-27 | 2003-06-28 | 2003-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-12-27 | 2007-06-28 | 2007-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-12-27 | 2011-06-28 | 2011-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |