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1997-10-01

2008-03-04

Ramakrishnaiah, Melur (Department: 2614)

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

C348S014040, C348S014050

Reexamination Certificate

active

07339604

ABSTRACT:
A videoconferencing system uses a modular terminal that includes a conventional digital still camera coupled to the input port of the videocommunicator, such as a set top box. There are various features provided by this arrangement, including using the digital still camera to present video information to the videocommunicator with a split screen image representing the still image, a receiver arrangement permitting the digital still camera to fit securely and adjacent to the videocommunicator, and pan/tilt/zoom camera features provided electronically.

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