18604919. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING INCREASE IN SIZE OF IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS DUE TO MOUNTING EXTERNAL CONNECTOR simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING INCREASE IN SIZE OF IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS DUE TO MOUNTING EXTERNAL CONNECTOR
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HIROSHI Nakamura of Tokyo (JP)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING INCREASE IN SIZE OF IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS DUE TO MOUNTING EXTERNAL CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18604919 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING INCREASE IN SIZE OF IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS DUE TO MOUNTING EXTERNAL CONNECTOR
The abstract describes an image pickup apparatus that avoids increasing in size due to mounting an external connector. The apparatus includes a barrel unit, a battery positioned perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the barrel unit, and a power supply circuit board with an electronic component for charging the battery.
- The image pickup apparatus includes a unique power supply circuit board design to accommodate an external connector without increasing the overall size of the apparatus.
- The battery is placed perpendicular to the optical axis direction, optimizing space within the barrel unit.
- The power supply circuit board consists of a first board portion, a second board portion, and an external connector mounted on the second board portion.
- The external connector is positioned within the length of the barrel unit, ensuring a compact design.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various imaging devices such as cameras, camcorders, and surveillance systems. - It can also be applied in medical imaging equipment and industrial inspection cameras.
Problems Solved: - Avoids the need for increasing the size of the image pickup apparatus when mounting an external connector. - Optimizes space within the barrel unit for efficient design and functionality.
Benefits: - Compact and space-saving design. - Enhanced portability and usability of the image pickup apparatus. - Improved overall performance and functionality.
Commercial Applications: Title: Compact Image Pickup Apparatus for Various Imaging Devices This technology can be commercially utilized in the development of compact and efficient imaging devices for consumer, medical, and industrial applications. The market implications include increased demand for portable and high-performance imaging solutions.
Questions about Image Pickup Apparatus: 1. How does the unique power supply circuit board design contribute to the compactness of the image pickup apparatus? The power supply circuit board design allows for the mounting of an external connector without increasing the size of the apparatus, ensuring a compact and efficient design.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond image pickup devices? This technology can also be applied in medical imaging equipment, surveillance systems, and industrial inspection cameras, expanding its versatility and usability.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup apparatus capable of avoiding an increase in the image pickup apparatus's size due to mounting an external connector is provided. The image pickup apparatus includes a barrel unit, a battery disposed in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction being an optical axis direction of the barrel unit, and a power supply circuit board on which an electronic component charging the battery is mounted. The power supply circuit board includes a first board portion disposed along a plane perpendicular to a third direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, a second board portion disposed along a plane perpendicular to the first direction, and an external connector mounted on the second board portion with an insertion port into which an external terminal is inserted facing the third direction, and disposed within a length of the barrel unit in the first direction.
