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Handheld digital camera device with orientation sensing and decoding capabilities
US9237244B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9237244-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213620838-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | Jul 15, 1997 |
| Publication date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
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A handheld digital camera device including an image sensor for capturing images and generating image data; a color display for displaying captured images to a user; an orientation sensor for generating orientation data; and an integral processor configured for: controlling operation of the image sensor and the color display; determining a landscape or portrait orientation of the camera device using the orientation data; decoding an imaged coding pattern printed on a substrate; and performing an action in the handheld electronic device based on the decoded coding pattern.
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I claim: 1. A digital camera device, comprising: first and second image sensors configured to capture images and generate image data; a color display configured to display captured images or images based on captured images; an orientation sensor configured to generate orientation data; and an integral processor including a first image sensor interface communicatively coupled to the first image sensor and a second image sensor interface communicatively coupled to the second…
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- What does patent US9237244B2 cover?
- A handheld digital camera device including an image sensor for capturing images and generating image data; a color display for displaying captured images to a user; an orientation sensor for generating orientation data; and an integral processor configured for: controlling operation of the image sensor and the color display; determining a landscape or portrait orientation of the camera device u…
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- Silverbrook Kia, Google Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B41J2/14. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 12 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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