Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Combined circuit switching and packet switching
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-18
2005-10-18
Phan, Man U. (Department: 2665)
Multiplex communications
Pathfinding or routing
Combined circuit switching and packet switching
C370S433000, C370S465000, C379S093110
Reexamination Certificate
active
06956844
ABSTRACT:
A facsimile machine that is capable of receiving, transmitting and storing both document images and data transfers, identifying the appropriate device the data transfer is intended for, and providing the data transfer to the appropriate device is disclosed. A facsimile machine is provided with one or more ports for coupling with other office equipment, such as, for example, postage meters, postage scales, personal computers, etc. Data transfers from a service center or the like are received by the facsimile machine and identified as to which device is the intended recipient. The facsimile machine can then send the data transfer to the intended device, or store the data transfer for sending to the intended device at a later time. Accordingly, only a single analog telephone line is required for all of the devices coupled to the facsimile machine.
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Dlugos Daniel F.
Manduley Flavio M.
Chaclas Angelo N.
Lemm Brian A.
Phan Man U.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
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