Patent ID: 6724424
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A digital camera capable of printing instantly after photographing, comprising:a print unit having a paper feed mechanism for feeding in one direction a print paper coated with photosensitive microcapsules, a print head having light emitting devices mounted to undergo scanning movement with respect to the print paper on the basis of an image signal to form a latent image onto the print paper, a print roller for applying a mechanical pressure to the print paper on which the latent image has been formed and developing the latent image, and a control unit having a CPU; and a display image pickup unit having an optical system for receiving an image of an object to be photographed, and a semiconductor image pickup device for converting the image of the object entering through the optical system into digital image signals; and an interface for connecting the display image pickup unit and the print unit; wherein the interface comprises a card and slot interface wherein one of the display image pickup unit and the print unit has a slot for receiving the other, and the other has a card type configuration which allows it to be placed into and removed from the slot of the one, thereby enabling the display image pickup unit to be detachable from the print unit; and wherein the display image pickup unit is controlled by the control unit of the print unit when connected thereto.