A Peek at Nikon's Latest Patent Applications

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://nikonrumors.com/2010/07/09/its-nikon-patents-friday.aspx' target='_blank'>http://nikonrumors.com/2010/07/09/i...nts-friday.aspx</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"First, the patent applications from Japan (no direct links possible) &ndash; the first set of patents appears to be for the upcoming EVIL system:&nbsp;</em><em>Patent application 2010-054660 &ndash; &ldquo;To provide a camera for reliably closing a mount opening upon detaching an accessory for the camera&rdquo;:"</em></p><p><span><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com//dht/auto/1278745501.usr15670.gif" /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.nikonrumors.com" target="_blank">Nikon Rumors</a>&nbsp;has posted a bunch of patent applications from Nikon, and most of them deal with Nikon's plans for an EVIL camera, like Micro Four Thirds. It does make me wonder if there will be any advantages that Nikon can bring to the table in a field mostly dominated by Micro Four Thirds, as this will be virtually an entire new system, with a new mount and new lenses.</p><p>Other interesting things include a patent aimed at video, which is an area Nikon needs to catch up after being the first with the D90, and an improvement on the S1000pj projector camera. Do remember that patent applications do not always translate into shipping products.</p>