Digital camera

About: Digital camera is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 12169 publications have been published within this topic receiving 137431 citations. The topic is also known as: digicam & digital still camera.

Digital camera/e-mail kiosk

Abstract: An interactive digital imaging station and method for viewing and e-mailing electronic photos are disclosed. The subject imaging station may comprise a personal computer, a touch screen display, memory card interfaces, a microphone, a credit card reader, a printer, a housing structure, and other components. Customized software and an operating system are preferably provided for use in conjunction with the subject hardware components. Personal electronic images may be transferred from the memory card of a digital camera to the PC of the present subject matter via selected of the provided memory card interfaces. Available memory card interfaces are preferably compatible with presently preferred memory cards, including CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and Memory Stick type memory cards. Stock electronic images may be stored in memory associated with a PC and also be made available to a customer. Ideally, a customer can then view and select certain personal or stock electronic images for sending to a desired recipient via electronic mail. Options may also include printing a copy of a selected digital image. A payment process associated with the subject imaging services is also disclosed.

Docked camera becomes electronic picture frame

Abstract: A digital camera mounted to a camera dock so as to function as an electronic picture frame that includes a mounting portion for receiving a digital camera; and a support portion pivotally coupled to the docking portion where the support portion is in contact with a surface.

System and Method for Inputing User Commands to a Processor

Abstract: A system for inputting operation system (OS) commands to a data processing device. The system comprises a video camera that captures images of a viewing space. A processor detects a predetermined object in the images using an object recognition algorithm not involving background information in an image. One or more image analysis parameters of the object are extracted from the images and one or more motion detection tests are applied. Each motion detection test has an associated OS command, and when a test succeeds, the OS command associated with the test is executed. By not relying on background information in an image, the system of the invention may be used in devices that are moved in use, such as a palm plot, personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile telephone, a digital camera, and a mobile game machine.

Piezoelectric actuator for digital camera optical system

Abstract: A support for an optical system of a digital camera is constructed which provides adjustable positioning of the lens elements in response to signals from the camera control processor. The support comprises multiple tubes, mounted for relative coaxial movement, which support a lens element. At least one of the tubes is adjustable in position relative to a main support tube. The adjustable tube is engageable by piezoelectric elements. Each piezoelectrical element is mounted to a flexible printed circuit board which contains the camera operating system and is mounted on the support tube.

Digital photography: a primer for pathologists.

Abstract: The computer and the digital camera provide a unique means for improving hematology education, research, and patient service High quality photographic images of gross specimens can be rapidly and conveniently acquired with a high-resolution digital camera, and specialized digital cameras have been developed for photomicroscopy Digital cameras utilize charge-coupled devices (CCD) or Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors to measure light energy and additional circuitry to convert the measured information into a digital signal Since digital cameras do not utilize photographic film, images are immediately available for incorporation into web sites or digital publications, printing, transfer to other individuals by email, or other applications Several excellent digital still cameras are now available for less than 2,500 dollars that capture high quality images comprised of more than 6 megapixels These images are essentially indistinguishable from conventional film images when viewed on a quality color monitor or printed on a quality color or black and white printer at sizes up to 11x14 inches Several recent dedicated digital photomicroscopy cameras provide an ultrahigh quality image output of more than 12 megapixels and have low noise circuit designs permitting the direct capture of darkfield and fluorescence images There are many applications of digital images of pathologic specimens Since pathology is a visual science, the inclusion of quality digital images into lectures, teaching handouts, and electronic documents is essential A few institutions have gone beyond the basic application of digital images to developing large electronic hematology atlases, animated, audio-enhanced learning experiences, multidisciplinary Internet conferences, and other innovative applications Digital images of single microscopic fields (single frame images) are the most widely utilized in hematology education at this time, but single images of many adjacent microscopic fields can be stitched together to prepare "zoomable" panoramas that encompass a large part of a microscope slide and closely simulate observation through a real microscope With further advances in computer speed and Internet streaming technology, the virtual microscope could easily replace the real microscope in pathology education Later in this decade, interactive immersive computer experiences may completely revolutionize hematology education and make the conventional lecture and laboratory format obsolete Patient care is enhanced by the transmission of digital images to other individuals for consultation and education, and by the inclusion of these images in patient care documents In research laboratories, digital cameras are widely used to document experimental results and to obtain experimental data