Patent ID: 7603031
Filing Date: 2009-10-13
Classification: A61B,G03B

Abstract:
1. A photography apparatus, comprising: a camera having a lens structured to receive light reflected off of a photographic subject; a plurality of light sources structured to illuminate the photographic subject; and a control circuit operatively connected to the camera and the plurality of light sources for actuating the plurality of light sources in a predetermined sequence while the camera takes a single photograph of the photographic subject, wherein the control circuit is configured to be programmed to specify which of the plurality of light sources is actuated, along with the timing and sequence of actuation of the actuated light sources, during which at least one of the plurality of light sources is actuated to emit a predetermined power output level and at least one of the plurality of light sources is actuated with a predetermined duration; a metering circuit operatively connected to the control circuit, the metering circuit being structured to monitor a light output from the light sources, and to cut-off power to the at least one of the plurality of light sources which is actuated to emit a predetermined power output level upon the light output reaching substantially the predetermined power output level; and a structure to house the apparatus including an enclosure for the photographic subject.