18515590. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomohiro Kitaura of Sakai City (JP)
Kota Nakamura of Sakai City (JP)
Ryunosuke Makino of Sakai City (JP)
Yuuki Okamoto of Sakai City (JP)
Osamu Shimizu of Sakai City (JP)
Hiroshi Mizuno of Sakai City (JP)
IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515590 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The image capturing apparatus is a device that can be attached to a heating cooker and includes an image capturing unit and a blower unit. The blower unit is detachable and generates an air current to flow through a gap between the heating cooker and the image capturing unit.
- The image capturing apparatus is attachable to a heating cooker.
- It includes an image capturing unit and a blower unit.
- The blower unit is detachable and supports the image capturing unit.
- The blower unit generates an air current to flow through a gap between the heating cooker and the image capturing unit.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in cooking appliances to capture images of food being cooked for monitoring or sharing on social media platforms.
Problems Solved
The apparatus allows for easy capturing of images of food being cooked without the need for a separate camera or smartphone.
Benefits
1. Convenient way to capture images of food while cooking. 2. Frees up hands for other tasks in the kitchen.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Cooking Experience with Image Capturing Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There may be similar devices that attach to cooking appliances for monitoring or capturing images, but the specific combination of an image capturing unit and a detachable blower unit may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the blower unit attach and detach from the heating cooker?
The exact mechanism of attachment and detachment is not specified in the abstract. It would be interesting to know if it is a simple clip-on system or a more complex mechanism.
What is the power source for the blower unit?
The abstract does not mention how the blower unit is powered. It would be important to understand if it requires batteries, electricity, or if it is a self-powered unit.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image capturing apparatus is attachable to a heating cooker that heats food. The image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing unit and a blower unit. The image capturing unit is configured to perform image capturing. The blower unit is supported by the heating cooker, the blower unit being freely attachable to and detachable from the heating cooker. The blower unit supports the image capturing unit and disposes the image capturing unit at a position facing the heating cooker. The blower unit is configured to generate an air current that flows through a gap between the heating cooker and the image capturing unit.
