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Method of and apparatus for displaying alphanumeric range in camera viewfinder

CA 1261460 A · Owner: Polaroid Corporation · Inventors: Neely, Judith L.

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A photographic apparatus in which signals representative of exposure parameters, such as distance or scene brightness are, converted to alphanumeric representations of such parameters and rendered visible to the user of the apparatus. In a preferred embodiment light emitting diodes are used for the alphanumerically rendered signals.

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  • Granted September 26, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 26, 2006.
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FiledNovember 18, 1986
GrantedSeptember 26, 1989
Term endedSeptember 26, 2006
Patent numberCA 1261460 A
Classification (IPC)G03B17/20 +2 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedNov 18, 1986Patent grantedSep 26, 1989Term endedSep 26, 2006

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