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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 11, 1996
Takayuki Tsuboi, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An apparatus adapted for use with a battery includes an insulation unit for providing an insulating state between the apparatus and the battery, and a releasing unit for releasing the insulation unit in cooperation with an operation relating to use of the apparatus and for maintaining thereafter the released state independently of the operation relating to the use of the apparatus. Alternatively, an apparatus adapted for use with a chargeable unit charged by a solar cell, includes an insulation portion for providing an insulating state between the solar cell and an operation circuit of the apparatus in a state in which the chargeable unit can be charged by the solar cell. A packing device is adapted for use with an apparatus which uses energy provided by a solar cell, the device includes a light provided by a transmission portion for providing a state in which external light can act on the solar cell when the apparatus is packed in the packing device.