Image capture device

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2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Patel, Ramesh (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Digital positioning

C700S001000, C700S066000, C700S017000, C700S083000, C348S207110, C348S143000, C348S231900, C348S333050, C348S373000, C250S201200, C250S201500, C250S234000, C250S235000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06842652

ABSTRACT:
An image capture device is provided, a portion of which is insertable into an expansion slot of a handheld PC or PDA device, which is configured like a camera familiar to the user. In one embodiment, the image capture device includes a lens unit that is rotatable over about 180 ° degrees. The image capture device additionally includes an optical viewfinder rotatable with the lens unit. The image capture device advantageously includes an indicator visible from either side of the image capture device regardless of the lens position.

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