# US 9,039,306 B2 · Continuous film and camera and method thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,039,306 B2 - Document ID: US9039306B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/840,897 - Filed: 2013-03-15 - Published: 2014-09-18 - Granted: 2015-05-26 - Earliest claimed: 2013-03-15 - Assignees: First Principles, Inc. - Applicants: First Principles, Inc. - Inventors: Keith A. Raniere - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9039306B2 ## CPC - H04N 1/00214: {details of transmission} - G03B 1/00: Film strip handling - G03B 17/06: with exposure meters or other indicators built into body but not connected to other camera members - G03B 17/18: Signals indicating condition of a camera member or suitability of light (indicating depth of field G03B13/30) - G03B 17/24: with means for separately producing marks on the film, e.g. title, time of exposure - G03B 17/26: Holders for containing light sensitive material and adapted to be inserted within the camera (holders for X-ray films G03B42/04) - G03B 19/06: adapted to be loaded with more than one film, e.g. with exposure of one or the other at will (G03B19/07 takes precedence) - H04N 1/00347: {with another still picture apparatus, e.g. hybrid still picture apparatus (circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between image input and image output device H04N1/32)} - H04N 1/00668: {Removing the medium from a cassette, spindle or the like} - H04N 23/661: Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet - G03B 2206/00: Systems for exchange of information between different pieces of apparatus, e.g. for exchanging trimming information, for photo finishing - H04N 2201/0041: Point to point (H04N2201/0039 takes precedence) - H04N 2201/0055: By radio - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) ## Abstract The dual camera allows continuous wireless transmission of image data through radio waves to outside picture processing devices and continuous capture of images on frames of camera film rolls. A radio wave transmission attachment transmits image data though radio waves to outside picture processing devices. Several housing compartments of the dual camera receive camera film rolls. When images are captured on all frames of one camera film roll, a detachable housing compartment door is operable so that the camera film roll may be removed. While the camera film roll is being removed, the dual camera may simultaneously capture images on a remaining camera film roll in a filming position and the radio wave transmission attachment may transmit image data to outside picture processing devices without exposing the camera film roll in the filming position. Alternatively, a cable transmits radio wave image data to outside picture processing devices. An image radio wave converter of the dual camera converts photograph image data into radio wave image data. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A dual camera for continuous wireless transmission of image data through radio waves to outside picture processing devices and continuous capture of images on frames of camera film rolls, said dual camera comprising: a camera body; an image radio wave converter; a radio wave transmission attachment mounted on said camera body for transmitting image data though radio waves to outside picture processing devices; a camera lens mounted on said camera body for capturing images on frames of camera film rolls; a plurality of housing compartments for receiving camera film rolls; a plurality of detachable housing compartment doors operable for simultaneous removal of at least one camera film roll in a non-filming position when images are captured on all frames of the at least one camera film roll, without exposing remaining camera film roll in filming position; a camera central tower for selectively moving camera film rolls into non-filming position or filming position; a button for selectively opening at least one housing compartment door covering at least one housing compartment wherein the camera film roll is in a non-filming position and said button is operable during continuous wireless transmission of images through radio waves to outside picture processing device and operable during continuous capture of images on frames of camera film rolls; a gate located in said camera body; and an exposure sensor positioned at said gate for determining whether frames of camera film rolls are exposed or unexposed. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The dual camera of claim 1 further comprising a touch screen for command input and display output. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The dual camera of claim 2 further comprising a controller for operating said dual camera through command input from said touch screen. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The dual camera of claim 1 further comprising a shutter button for regulating light through a shutter onto frames of camera film rolls. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The dual camera of claim 1 further comprising a film guide for forwardly moving film of camera film rolls from said plurality of housing compartments and reversely moving film of camera film rolls to said plurality of housing compartments. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The dual camera of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of sensors located in said plurality of housing compartments for determining whether said plurality of housing compartments are empty. ### Claim 7 A dual camera for continuous wireless transmission of image data through radio waves to outside picture processing devices and continuous capture of images on frames of camera film rolls, said dual camera comprising: a camera body; an image radio wave converter; a radio wave transmission attachment mounted on said camera body for transmitting image data though radio waves to outside picture processing devices; a camera lens mounted on said camera body for capturing images on frames of camera film rolls; a plurality of housing compartments for receiving camera film rolls; a plurality of detachable housing compartment doors operable for simultaneous removal of at least one camera film roll in a non-filming position when images are captured on all frames of the at least one camera film roll, without exposing remaining camera film roll in filming position; a camera central tower for selectively moving camera film rolls into non-filming position or filming position; a button for selectively opening at least one housing compartment door covering at least one housing compartment wherein the camera film roll is in a non-filming position and said button is operable during continuous wireless transmission of images through radio waves to outside picture processing device and operable during continuous capture of images on frames of camera film rolls. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The dual camera of claim 7, further comprising a touch screen for command input and display output. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The dual camera of claim 8, further comprising a controller for operating said dual camera through command input from said touch screen. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The dual camera of claim 8, further comprising a plurality of sensors located in said plurality of housing compartments for determining whether said plurality of housing compartments are empty. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The dual camera of claim 7, further comprising a shutter button for regulating light through a shutter onto frames of camera film rolls. ### Claim 12 (depends on 7) The dual camera of claim 7, further comprising a film guide for forwardly moving film of camera film rolls from said plurality of housing compartments and reversely moving film of camera film rolls to said plurality of housing compartments.