Patent ID: 7362965
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: G03B,G08C

Abstract:
1. An antenna assembly for removable connection to a first flash synchronization connector of a camera body having wireless communication capability therein, the antenna assembly comprising: (a) an antenna element; (b) a second flash synchronization connector including a male connector pin in electrical communication with said antenna element, said male connector pin providing electrical communication between said antenna element and the wireless communication capability when said second flash synchronization connector is connected to the first flash synchronization connector of the camera body; and (c) an antenna notification module in electrical communication with said antenna element and said second flash synchronization connector, said antenna notification module producing an electrical event when said second flash synchronization connector is connected to the first flash synchronization connector of the camera body, the electrical event providing an indication to the wireless communication capability that said antenna element is present.