Image analysis – Image sensing – Hand-held
Patent
1996-08-01
1999-11-23
Vu, Kim Yen
Image analysis
Image sensing
Hand-held
358473, 395892, H04N 104
Patent
active
059914688
ABSTRACT:
An image sensor head having a CCD is rotatably attached to a card body having a computer interface. A DC/DC converter for supplying the image sensor head with electric power is provided so as to be situated outside and external device, such as a computer, when the card body is loaded in the external device. This facilitates the radiation of heat. A shielding case is provided to cover and shield the DC/DC converter. When the card body experiences deformation, the shielding case contacts a metal cover which covers a main board within the card body, thereby preventing excessive bending and assuring electrical safety. Thus, in a card-type image sensor of the type which introduces an image to a computer or the like, the power supply for image sensing purposes radiates heat more effectively and is provided with improved shielding.
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Murakami Taro
Nabetani Hitoshi
Okauchi Shigeki
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Vu Kim Yen
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