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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2005
Hitoshi Nakamura, Kanagawa, JP;
Tomoyasu Katsuyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Tooru Kirihara, Kanagawa, JP;
Masao Hirose, Shizuoka, JP;
Hitoshi Nakamura, Kanagawa, JP;
Tomoyasu Katsuyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Tooru Kirihara, Kanagawa, JP;
Masao Hirose, Shizuoka, JP;
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An adapter device is disclosed to which a video camera can easily be attached. The adapter is compatible with both small and large camera lenses which may be attached directly to it. The adapter includes a receptacle which enables the video camera to be located within the adapter after being inserted through a rear opening. Once inserted, the adapter includes both mechanical and electrical connections to enable the camera to be connected to the adapter. A key mechanical connection is located at the front end of the adapter and it interfaces with a lens-unit mount of the camera. The electrical connection is located on the bottom inner surface of the adaptor and the connection interfaces with a terminal block on the video camera.