Television – Camera – system and detail – Support or housing
Reexamination Certificate
1998-06-24
2003-06-03
Garber, Wendy R. (Department: 2612)
Television
Camera, system and detail
Support or housing
C348S231900
Reexamination Certificate
active
06573938
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a self-contained camera device and method for capturing and communicating images via a modem.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Currently, self-contained camera devices use external cabled connections to interconnect portable video cameras to radio frequency transmitters (typically analog video transmissions). These devices require dedicated redundant hardware to perform a dedicated function. A common application for such devices is for use in electronic news gathering activity and sports events.
Another application for a similar concept is in wireless in-home video distribution. In this application, a wireless video transmitter is cabled to a device such as a video cassette recorder (VCR), which enables the user to remotely view content without necessitating wiring a household. This application, however, requires a user to connect separate video and audio cables, as well as a power cable, to the host device resulting in a system that requires several pieces of equipment.
Thus, a need exists for a method and apparatus that provides an additional interface to the outside world without losing the functionality of a host device and provides for a way to achieve network connectivity for a consumer without the consumer having to purchase redundant hardware.
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Schulz Gary
Wyckoff Jan-Michael
Chapa Lawrence J.
Garber Wendy R.
Motorola Inc.
Vaas Randall S.
Whipkey Jason
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