
ADCS 7283313C
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STV0681
Introduction
1.2.2
User features on camera
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Self-timer mode allows a picture to be captured after several seconds.
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Twin 7 segment LCD panel supported - showing number of pictures left, and modes.
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Picture counter helps the user to know how much memory is left.
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Un-tethered ‘Continuous’ mode allows capture of image sequences for storage in memory and
subsequent download to PC.
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Piezo buzzer indicates a number of useful events to the user, e.g. whether enough light is present for
picture capture, etc.
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LED indicator .
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“Clear all” function clears camera.
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“Low Resolution” mode increases number of images which can be captured by reducing image
resolution.
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Audio Record function (if audio record hardware detected) allows sounds to be recorded.
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Audio Playback function (if audio playback hardware fitted) allows sounds which have been recorded
to be played back.
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“Delete last” function allows user to delete audio memos, pictures or continuous clips, deletion must
be carried out “most reset first”.
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Camera can be configured by the user to play custom sounds at certain functions, using a PC
application.
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“Go to sleep” function, whereby the camera can be put into standby mode while untethered.
1.2.3
User features on PC software
PC software allows a number of features such as fast download of thumbnail images for picture
selection, and automatic detection and correction of sensor defects. The driver compatibility
includes:
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TWAIN driver to suit all TWAIN compatible imaging applications
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Video for Microsoft Windows
PC driver for tethered video mode (through USB), available at all
resolutions, with fastest framerates at QCIF resolution
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AVI video file creation from image sequences captured in ‘continuous’ mode
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Quicktime Video driver and Adobe Photoshop stills plug-in for Mac
Custom OEM PC software can be developed by using the SDK (for SDK availability, contact ST), to
upload thumbnails/still images or ‘continuous’ images, e.g. for AVI file creation.
The SDK (version 2.90 or later) allows:
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the OEM to write a custom application and upload sound memos based on the example LCDC demo
software.
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the OEM to write a custom application and download custom sounds to the camera based on the
example CustomSound software.
1.2.4
Power management features and USB compliance
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Retention of pictures, recorded sounds and downloaded custom sounds with extremely low power
operation. The camera seems to be “switched off”.
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Auto power-off after 30 seconds of non usage.
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Operates from 4.5-6V battery, although system voltage is 5V or 3.3V, dependant on sensor.
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Low battery detection.