Television – Camera – system and detail – Camera connected to computer
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-30
2009-06-16
Misleh, Justin P (Department: 2622)
Television
Camera, system and detail
Camera connected to computer
C348S014010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07548255
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for improved video capture on a personal computer is provided. The personal computer is equipped with video controls and a camera with a privacy lens cover. A sensor for sensing when the lens cover is closed may be used along with an actuator for mechanically opening the lens cover, so that the system may optionally open the lens cover automatically for video capture applications. A user may easily capture a video stream or still images using the video controls provided. A user may also answer an incoming phone call that supports video by pressing the camera button or, optionally, the user can set a preference so that the camera is automatically enabled whenever answering a call that supports video. Additionally, the system may automatically transition to or from video anytime during a call.
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Adams Aditha May
Bear Eric Gould
Kaneko Steve
Ledbetter Carl
Magendanz Chad
Microsoft Corporation
Misleh Justin P
Workman Nydegger
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