Videophone

Details Videophone Videophone

2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Ramakrishnaiah, Melur (Department: 2614)

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

User positioning

C348S014010, C348S014080

Reexamination Certificate

active

10853744

ABSTRACT:
A videophone for communication with eye contact by means of image and/or sound includes image recording means for recording images, image reproducing means for reproducing an image recorded by another videophone, sound recording means for recording sound, sound reproducing means for reproducing sound recorded by another videophone, operating means for operating the functions of the videophone, and videophone enhancing means for enhancing image and/or sound quality, convenience of operation and/or use. Videophone enhancing means, in an option, includes a motor configured for moving the reflection device and/or the image reproducing device upward and/or downward for bringing to eye level an image reflected in the reflection device or a rotating unit configured for rotating the reflection device for the purpose of improving eye contact and enhancing convenience of use.

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