Digital camera with a detachable display usable as remote control

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved digital camera that enables a user to conveniently and accurately record video or pictures of the user himself. In one embodiment of the invention, a digital camera comprises a camera body and a display panel detachably connected to the camera body. The display panel includes a remote control circuit that is configured to wirelessly operate the camera, so that a user can record any contents seen in the display panel. In another embodiment of the invention, the camera further includes a motor attached to the camera body, and the remote control circuit controls the motor to focus the lens on a desired subject. The remote control circuit includes a wireless communication interface that supports at least one of the following protocols: Bluetooth, Zigbee, IEEE 802.11 and infrared. The invention is applicable to both digital video and still cameras.

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