IP Library Patent Application 12117032
Patent Application
App. No. 12/117,032

Devices, Systems, and Methods Regarding Camera Imaging

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12/117,032
Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method that can comprise causing a signal to be transmitted from a digital camera via an input/output (I/O) circuit. The signal can be associated with an image obtained via the digital camera. The I/O circuit can be adapted to be communicatively coupled to the digital camera.

Claims (26)

1 . A method comprising:

causing a signal to be transmitted from a digital camera via an input/output (I/O) circuit, said signal associated with an image obtained via said digital camera, said I/O circuit adapted to be communicatively coupled to said digital camera, said I/O circuit adapted to transmit direct current signals of a positive polarity relative to ground, said I/O circuit adapted to transmit direct current signals of a negative polarity relative to ground, said I/O circuit comprising a bidirectional zener diode adapted to establish a voltage threshold of an input to said I/O circuit.

2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

causing a dissipation of power at said I/O circuit, said dissipation of power proportional to a voltage input to said I/O circuit.

3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

electrically coupling said bidirectional zener diode to a pair of back-to-back current limiting diodes, said pair of back-to-back current limiting diodes adapted to determine a power dissipation of said I/O circuit.

4 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

electrically coupling said bidirectional zener diode to a threshold resistor, said threshold resistor and said bidirectional zener diode adapted to establish a threshold voltage of said I/O circuit.

5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

electrically coupling a thermistor to said I/O circuit, said thermistor adapted to limit a maximum power dissipation of said I/O circuit.

6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

electrically coupling a constant current diode to said I/O circuit, said constant current diode adapted to limit a maximum power dissipation of said I/O circuit.

7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

said I/O circuit is adapted to transmit an analog signal.

8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

said I/O circuit is adapted to transmit a signal of approximately 12 volts.

9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

said I/O circuit is adapted to transmit a signal of approximately 24 volts.

10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

said I/O circuit is adapted to transmit a bidirectional signal.

11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

said threshold voltage is approximately half of a reference voltage applied to said I/O circuit.

12 . A method comprising:

causing a digital camera to be coupled to an input/output (I/O) circuit, said I/O circuit adapted to transfer signal information from said digital camera to an information device, said signal information associated with an image obtained via said digital camera, said I/O circuit adapted to transmit direct current signals of a positive polarity relative to ground, said I/O circuit adapted to transmit direct current signals of a negative polarity relative to ground, power dissipated by said I/O circuit proportional to a voltage input to said I/O circuit.

13 . An method comprising:

electrically coupling a threshold resistor to a bidirectional zener diode, said bidirectional zener diode and said threshold resistor adapted to establish a threshold voltage of an input to said I/O circuit, said I/O circuit adapted to transmit direct current signals of a positive polarity relative to ground, said I/O circuit adapted to transmit direct current signals of a negative polarity relative to ground.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 7, 2009
From: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
To: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 022513/0194 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 9, 2009
From: SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC.
To: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Reel/Frame 022083/0298 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 24, 2008
From: GREENBERG, MICHAEL PHILIP
To: SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC.
Reel/Frame 021142/0686 →