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Digital camera system for business which had effective function on
site of business including (*anoteishon*) (annotation) function by text,
image, and voice
Minolta "DiMAGE Xt Biz ((*dimahjuekkusutibiz*))" is
put on the market.
DiMAGE Xt Biz | | |
July 30, 2003
Minolta Ltd.
The Minolta Ltd. (The president:Yoshikatsu Oota) is a digital camera
system for the business which had the function that the collection, the
arrangement, and the transmission of necessary information for the
business communications including the function to add (*anoteishon*) of
the text, the image, and the voice (annotation) to a part of the image of
which [it] takes a picture and the whole can be efficiently done. ｢DiMAGE Xt Biz｣を(unknown word) is put on the
market.
| 【 brand name 】 |
DiMAGE Xt Biz
((*dimahjuekkusutibiz*)) |
| 【 price 】 |
72,000 yen |
| 【 sale day 】 |
The end of August |
Recently, [it] had come to be able to treat a digital image easily by a
rapid spread such as portable telephones with the digital camera and the
camera. Therefore, the chance to use a digital image increases in not only
the industries of construction, engineering works which often use the
photograph as an important information transmission means so far,
損保(unknown word), the report, publication, the print, and the medical
treatment, etc. but also chances of other fields and presentation.
However, it is a current state only not to be necessarily able to
append the image of which [it] only takes a picture to mail, and to use
various information which should often make good use of two or more
applications to arrange relating information and centers on たりと(unknown
word) , image efficiently in the use.
“DiMAGE Xt Biz" put on the market at this time is a digital camera
system for the business which had various functions that all processes
from the collection of necessary information for the business
communications to the arrangement and transmission can be efficiently
done. The system is composed of application for the personal computer of
digital camera of equipped with a compact body and optics three time zoom
of thinness 20mm and 3.2M pixel, "DiMAGE Xt Biz camera", and the same
bales "DiMAGE Biz software" (Windows exclusive use).
The function which was able to be taken a picture while adding another
image and (*anoteishon*) of the voice (annotation) to the image was
installed in the DiMAGE Xt Biz camera for the first time in the world. It
is possible to take a picture of the voice for a real image and the
explanation of each room and the garden to the room arrangement image of
the article for instance by this function for the introduction of the real
estate article, and input it. Because [it] comes to be able to do the
presentation of the article only by adding the comment with the DiMAGE Biz
software after [it] returns to the office, it is very useful for the work
efficiency and the 訴求力(unknown word) improvement. (Refer to the screen
image)
Moreover, [it] provides with "Text/illustration taking a picture
function" which can use a portable preeminently digital camera to take the
place the scanner so to speak in scenes of the conference and the lecture,
etc. , and it is possible to use it as a business tool to which the
businessman is indispensable.
The DiMAGE Biz software is Mail Sending
of the making file of mail software * by synchronization with
one including the function to add (*anoteishon*) of the text, the
image, and the voice to the image on the personal computer.; Information
which integrates character information, the image, and the voice of the
output by the automatic print layout function and the form which can be
used in addition with the main business software etc. is offered and an
epoch-making means by which [it] tells it accurately and promptly is
offered.;
Moreover, the function of the falsification check by which whether [it]
is changed from the original when the image takes a picture is confirmed
is provided, and an original image exercises one's power also in an
indispensable field in case of image *, and 2 taken a picture
with the DiMAGE Xt Biz camera.
【 main selling point of DiMAGE Xt Biz 】
1. The function of the text, the image, and the voice
in the image which is (*anoteishon*) (annotation).
2.
Text/illustration taking a picture function that digital camera can be
used to take the place scanner
3. The material making with
general-purpose software : easily by the automatic print layout function
and the HTML output, etc.
4. Efficient communications are possible
because of Mail Sending and appending the leader software.
5. An
original image can be distinguished by the falsification check function.
6. Digital camera the best for excellent business in carrying and
mobility
【 main feature 】
| 1. |
The function of the text, the image, and
the voice in the image which is (*anoteishon*) (annotation).
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In the DiMAGE Xt Biz camera, one image of
which [it] takes a picture is chosen as the parent image, and
the voices for the image of which [it] separately takes a
picture as a child image and the explanation can be linked
easily as (*anoteishon*) (annotation) on the camera. Because
the parent images linked when taking a picture, child images,
and the voices are automatically integrated into one file with
the DiMAGE Biz software on the personal computer, the time of
making the document can be greatly saved. |
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The link of the text comments input in
another preserved not only the image and the voice which is
taken a picture and recorded with the DiMAGE Xt Biz camera but
also image, voices, and the scenes is also possible on the
personal computer because of the DiMAGE Biz software.
Communications with high live feeling can be easily done by
visual by which character information and the image and the
voice are integrated. |
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*** [It] has the function to link
information specifying part, and two or more areas are
specified, and it is also possible respectively to make (*S)
link compared with the whole of the image. another information
it is possible to holdInformation which wants to be passed on
can be clearly expressed by centering on the image because the
parent image and link information which is basic can be
inspected at the same time. Moreover, the linked expansion
displays of the image and the reproductions of the voice are
also possible.
< screen image >
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| 2. |
Text/illustration taking a picture
function that digital camera can be used to take the place
scanner |
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The phenomenon which is that the image is
distorted and backing which must be white becomes gray by all means
when taking a picture of the white board and the document and the
business card, etc. happens. [It] provides with "Groundwork flight
function" by which "Flap correction function" corrected as taken
from the front only by specifying the point of such an image in four
corners and the groundwork are made white and the contrast of the
image is made strong ([It] takes into the personal computer and
correct it). The conversion performance of the character when OCR is
used by using this function is improved.
Moreover, those
processing can be smoothly done by taking it by "Text/illustration
taking a picture mode" when taking a picture.
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| 3. |
The material making with general-purpose
software : easily by the automatic print layout function and the
HTML output, etc. |
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The texts linked with the parent image and child
images can be prepared and effective material be prepared for the
explanation where the image and the explanation are appropriately
arranged efficiently quickly by "Automatic print layout function"
automatically laid out to the document of the list form.
また,親画像やリンクさせたテキスト･画像･音声を個々のデータとしてTEXT･JPEG･WAVE等のファイルとして取り出すこと(HTML取り出し),;
In addition, the screen where the automatic print layout was done
can be preserved by the EMF(Enhanced Meta File) form.; A speedier
material making becomes easy because (*S) can both use it with the
main business software such as Microsoft Word/Excel.
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Efficient communications are possible
because of appending Mail Sending and the leader software.
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Mail software * starts automatically
one, and has the function to transmit the made data easily as
an attached file only by clicking the button. The leader software
which can be inspected can be appended at the same time. As for this
leader software, the free down-loading is also possible from home
page (http://www.dimagebiz.com) of DiMAGE Biz.
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An original image can be distinguished by
the falsification check function. |
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The image falsification check function to confirm
whether to be changed from the original when image * and
2 taken a picture with the DiMAGE Xt Biz camera take a picture
can be used.
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| 6. |
Digital camera the best for excellent
business in carrying and mobility |
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“DiMAGE
Xt" to get the favorable comment as an efficient, compact
digital camera of 3.2M pixel equipped with velocity start *,
4 of world thin types *, and the optics three time
zoom is assumed to be a base, and * 5 of the performances
to be able almost to use all.
When carrying achieving it with an
original winding optics unit and taking a picture, thinness of 20mm
both has carrying and mobility which is exactly suitable for the
digital camera for the business. In addition, I will prepare various
accessories including in the case of minimum in the world and thin
type * of six the marine the exclusive use to have the
real waterproof performance of 30m in resisting pressure depth which
can be used when a waterproof and a dustproof function are needed.
| - Marine case (waterproof and dustproof) |
MC-DG200 |
Hope retail price |
\25,000 |
| - Camera case & strap |
CS-DG410 |
Hope retail price |
\2,500
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Other functions
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On the browse screen of the Biz software,
the made file can display (*samuneiru*). |
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The image, the voice, and the making file
can be retrieved by the comment, the date, and the user name.
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As for the monitor printer to which the
profile is attached, because the color match function is
installed, faithful color reproduction and the print are
possible. |
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It is possible to make it to the parent
image by making two images a pair.
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| *1: |
The mail software of the MAPI correspondence is
necessary. |
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| *2: |
Only the JPEG image corresponds. |
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| *3: |
In the zoom digital camera of the optics three
times |
As of July 15, 2003 |
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In the optical zoom digital camera of 3M
effective pixel number class |
As of July 15, 2003 |
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AF area change function alone cannot be used.
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| *6: |
In a waterproof and a dustproof case for the
zoom digital camera of the optics three times 30m or more in
resisting pressure depth |
As of July 15,
2003 |
【 assumed usage 】
- One with necessary communications which use
image
- Presentation which centers on the image information is
multiused.
- One where carrying is important, and waterproof and
dustproof function are more necessary
As a concrete usage
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Making of reports of exhibition and business trip, etc. of
businessman
- Record of content written on white board under
conference
- Construction record and presentation making in real estate
industry and construction industry
- Making of record of damage part of
car accident in damage insurance industry
Being enumerated.
【 sales form 】
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The sale of "Minolta net shop" is scheduled to
begin in the end of August.
[It] links from "Guide of purchase"
button on the following DiMAGE Xt Biz home pages with the same site.
http://www.dimagebiz.com
(establishment schedule on August 7) |
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The inquiry is accepted about the customer of
the corporation on August 1 by the following telephone numbers.
The second new channel sales group of digital photoTel : 03-5462-7962
< information correction on July 30>Toll-Free: 0120-021913
- Please note that 03-5462-7962 cannot be used.
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【 system requirements of DiMAGE Biz software
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| Computer |
PC/AT compatible |
| CPU |
Pentium133MHz or more |
| OS |
Windows XP(Home / Professional)､ Windows
2000 Professional |
| Necessary memory |
128MB or more (As a mounting
memory)(Windows XP is 256MB or more). |
| Empty capacity of hard drive |
Empty capacity of 200MB or more after [it]
installs it |
| Monitor |
*** Indispensability <more than
800×600 dots>
[It] recommends more than 1024×768 dots.
True color or more (24bit color) |
| CD-ROM drive |
When installing it, it is necessary.
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| For language |
Japanese, English, German, French,
Spanish, and Italian
(schedule) | | - MacOS is not supported.
【 main specification of DiMAGE Xt Biz camera
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| Taking picture part |
Number of effective pixels |
About 3,200,000 pixels |
| Taking picture element |
About 3,300,000 pixel inter line CCD and with
primary color filter total pixel number 1/2.7 types |
| Lens |
Focus distance |
5.7-17.1mm(Correspond in 35mm film conversion
37-111mm). |
| Squeezing open value |
F2.8〜F3.6 |
| Taking a picture distance |
0.15m-∞ (From the front side of the camera).
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| Record part |
Record medium |
SD memory card and multimedia card (MMC) |
| Record image format |
JPEG､TIFF､ Motion JPEG(MOV) |
| Number of record pixels |
2048×1536､1600×1200､1280×960､640×480 |
| The number of sheets of record (16MB) |
*** Economy:<about 32 scene>
standard:<about 17 scene> fineness:About 9 scenes and
TIFF:About one scene (For 2048×1536(the voice none)). |
| Taking a picture function |
Self-timer |
About ten seconds |
| Digital zoom |
Four times or less and 0.1 time steps
(seamless) |
| Animation |
Number of pixels |
320×240,160×120 frame rate:15
frames/second |
| Recording time |
Unrestricted (Depend on the capacity of the
card). |
| Voice |
Recording time |
Voice record:Post recording for 180 minutes at
most:Voice memo for 15 seconds at most:Voice (*anoteishon*) for 15
seconds at most:Ten minutes at most |
| Power supply |
Use battery |
Special lithium ion battery |
| External power supply |
DC4.7V (The AC adaptor is used). |
| Start time |
About 1.1 seconds |
| Continuous reproduction time |
Continuous reproduction:About 120 minutes |
| Number of scenes which can be taken a picture |
About 130 scenes (Special lithium ion battery
use, liquid crystal monitor ON, and image size:2048×1536 and
picture quality:Standard and after view none, voice memo none, and
flash use 50%) |
| Interface |
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USB(Ver1.1) mass storage class |
| Size |
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20 (interior taking)85.5 (width)×67 (height)×
mm |
| Mass (weight) |
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About 120g (battery and each record
media) |
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DiMAGE is a registered trademark of the Minolta
Ltd.. |
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Additionally, the company name and the brand
name of the description are the registered trademark or trademarks
of each company respectively. | |
