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US 6,903,766 B1Granted
Timer module for compact printer system
AssigneeSilverbrook Research Pty Ltd
InventorsKia Silverbrook, Simon Robert Walmsley
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Abstract
A timer module for a compact printer system is provided. The timer module comprises a body; a control system within the body that automates the capture of multiple images by a camera module, the capture of each image being separated by a specific time interval; and at least one connector incorporated in the body for connecting the timer module to a bus. The bus provides power and data between the timer module and the camera module. The bus is also connectable to a printer module.
Claims13
A timer module comprising:
- a body;
- control means within said body that automates the capture of multiple images by a camera module, the capture of each image being separated by a specific time interval;
- an LCD within said body, said LCD being connected to said control means and providing information about said time intervals, wherein said LCD is capable of displaying a plurality of icons indicative of a unit and a number of said units of said specific time interval and a proportion of said time interval elapsed until a next image capture time;
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- at least one connection means incorporated in said body for connected said timer module to a bus,
- wherein said bus provides power and data between said timer module and said camera module and said bus is further connectable to at least a printer module.
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