View source for Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240126143). ACCESSORY DETACHABLY ATTACHABLE TO IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ACCESSORY simplified abstract

=ACCESSORY DETACHABLY ATTACHABLE TO IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ACCESSORY=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:canon kabushiki kaisha|canon kabushiki kaisha]]


[[Category:canon kabushiki kaisha]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:TATSUO Takatori of Tokyo (JP)|TATSUO Takatori of Tokyo (JP)]][[Category:TATSUO Takatori of Tokyo (JP)]]

==ACCESSORY DETACHABLY ATTACHABLE TO IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ACCESSORY - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126143 titled 'ACCESSORY DETACHABLY ATTACHABLE TO IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ACCESSORY

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes an accessory for an image pickup apparatus that can acquire information about the image capturing mode, set a predetermined setting value, and detect the activation state of the apparatus.

* The accessory has a processor that acquires information about the image capturing mode of the attached apparatus.
* It includes a setting unit to set a predetermined setting value for a specific item.
* The accessory has a detection unit to detect the activation state of the image pickup apparatus.
* If the acquired information indicates a specific image capturing mode, the setting unit sets a predetermined setting value for the item.
* If the activation state is non-activated while the predetermined setting value is set, the setting value can be changed.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology can be applied in various fields such as photography, videography, surveillance, and other image capturing activities where accessories can enhance the functionality of the image pickup apparatus.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of efficiently adjusting settings on an image pickup apparatus based on the image capturing mode and activation state, providing users with a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved customization options, increased efficiency in setting adjustments, and a more intuitive user interface for controlling the image pickup apparatus.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications of this technology include selling the accessory as an add-on product for existing image pickup apparatus, licensing the technology to manufacturers for integration into their products, and offering services related to the customization and optimization of image capturing settings.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be accessories or add-ons for cameras or other image pickup devices that provide additional functionality or settings adjustments based on the device's mode of operation.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

== How does this technology compare to similar accessories on the market? ==
Answer: This article does not provide a comparison with similar accessories currently available in the market.

== What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology? ==
Answer: The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an accessory attachable to and detachable from an image pickup apparatus includes at least one processor to function as an acquisition unit configured to acquire information about an image capturing mode of the image pickup apparatus to which the accessory is attached, a setting unit configured to set a setting value of a predetermined item, and a detection unit configured to detect an activation state of the image pickup apparatus, wherein the setting unit sets a predetermined setting value as the setting value of the predetermined item in a case where the acquired information indicates a first image capturing mode, and the setting unit sets the setting value of the predetermined item to be changeable from the predetermined setting value in a case where the activation state is detected as a non-activated state while the predetermined setting value is set as the setting value of the predetermined item.



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