Facsimile and static presentation processing – Facsimile – Picture signal generator
Patent
1997-01-28
2000-06-06
Williams, Kimberly A.
Facsimile and static presentation processing
Facsimile
Picture signal generator
358400, 358906, 3589091, D14118, D16229, H04N 100, H04N 104, H04N 5225
Patent
active
060726008
ABSTRACT:
A portable, compact Fax Camera Device comprised of a still electronic camera circuitry and an image sensor especially adapted for facsimile, with integrated facsimile communication device, this invention is designed and built specifically for the acquisition and communication of facsimile images in such aspects as resolution, aspect ratios, optical design, mounting capability, tight integration of facsimile circuitry, and capability of receiving facsimile images. The Fax Camera allows easy capturing of fax images from books without the need for photocopying, easy photography type capture of real world objects, as well as convenient regular page image capture and transmission. For regular page and book images, the invention is equipped with collapsible mounting device constructed to allow easy and accurate focus and provides a frame for predetermined size documents. The invention also includes a display device to allow viewing and editing of captured fax images. The tight integration of still electronic photography and facsimile communication capabilities create a light, portable, and flexible fax communication device.
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