公开(公告)号：US07222357B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US10442014

申请日：2003-05-19

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Michael A. Ramirez ,  Stephen G. Sullivan

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Michael A. Ramirez ,  Stephen G. Sullivan

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N2201/0034

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and system for implementing internet access to images stored in a digital image capture unit including an imaging device and a display. The image capture unit (e.g., a digital camera) is used to capture images and store them within its internal memory. The image capture unit accesses a ID server via the internet and registers its identity and internet address with the web server. A user subsequently accesses the image capture unit by entering the identity of the image capture unit into his web browser. The web browser, using standard internet protocols, then queries the ID server with the identity of the image capture unit and retrieves the internet address. The internet address is subsequently used to access a web page hosted by the image capture unit and display the web page to the user. The web page provides access to the stored images within the image capture unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种用于实现对存储在包括成像装置和显示器的数字图像捕获单元中的图像的互联网访问的方法和系统。 图像捕获单元（例如，数字照相机）用于捕获图像并将其存储在其内部存储器中。 图像捕获单元通过互联网访问ID服务器，并将其身份和互联网地址与Web服务器注册。 用户随后通过将图像捕获单元的身份输入到他的web浏览器中来访问图像捕获单元。 Web浏览器使用标准互联网协议，然后使用图像捕获单元的身份查询ID服务器，并检索互联网地址。 互联网地址随后用于访问由图像捕获单元托管的网页并将网页显示给用户。 网页提供对图像捕获单元内存储的图像的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20060077278A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US11254461

申请日：2005-10-20

Applicant: Kenneth Parulski ,  Joseph Ward ,  Michael Hopwood

Inventor： Kenneth Parulski ,  Joseph Ward ,  Michael Hopwood

IPC: H04N5/222

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/0014 ,  H04N1/00143 ,  H04N1/00145 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00151 ,  H04N1/00156 ,  H04N1/00161 ,  H04N1/00167 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00175 ,  H04N1/00177 ,  H04N1/00188 ,  H04N1/00196 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00212 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00458 ,  H04N1/00962 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3208 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3252 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: An electronic camera for capturing images that can be transferred to a service provider includes an image sensor for capturing a plurality of images of scenes and for producing image signals representative of the corresponding scenes; an analog-to-digital converter for digitizing the image signals to produce corresponding digital images; and a memory for storing a plurality of digital images. The electronic camera further includes a display coupled to the memory for displaying at least one digital image from the plurality of stored digital images; and a user interface for scrolling through the plurality of digital images stored in the memory in order to display and select a particular digital image to be transferred to the service provider and to select a user, wherein the selected user is provided permission to view the particular digital image when the particular digital image is transferred to the service provider.

公开(公告)号：US20050243380A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11084297

申请日：2005-03-19

Applicant: Bruce Nachman ,  Marvin Nachman

Inventor： Bruce Nachman ,  Marvin Nachman

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/00238 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0062 ,  H04N2201/0093

Abstract: Apparatus for interfacing a conventional facsimile machine with a PC enabling the use of the facsimile machine as a scanner or printer. A first switch assembly selectively couples the PC modem and facsimile machine either to independent telephone lines in a normal mode or to one another in a scan/print mode. A manually operated switch assembly is depressed for a brief interval sufficient to activate a ringing circuit which converts DC power from a small battery source to a 20 Hz sine wave of 90 volt amplitude and applies the sine wave signal to the PC to cause the PC or facsimile to enter into a scan or print mode, respectively. The manually operable switch is then released to apply a constant current to the facsimile machine to simulate an off-hook condition. A facsimile machine start button is then operated to start the facsimile machine which scans documents provided therein and transmits the scanned data in a conventional facsimile transmission format or activate the PC to transmit a fax in conventional facsimile transmission format to utilize the facsimile machine as a printer. The PC may be equipped with a suitable software program for converting non-graphic, i.e. such as word-type information into a binary format suitable for use in word processing applications and may store the data in a memory for subsequent use. An automatic circuit may be provided to initiate a scanning or printing mode responsive to receipt of a unique number received from either the facsimile machine or the PC, thus eliminating the need for switches.

Abstract translation: 用于将常规传真机与PC连接起来的装置，使得能够使用传真机作为扫描器或打印机。 第一开关组件将PC调制解调器和传真机选择性地以正常模式或彼此以扫描/打印模式耦合到独立电话线。 手动操作的开关组件被按压短暂的时间间隔，足以启动将来自小电池源的DC电力转换成90伏振幅的20Hz正弦波的振铃电路，并将正弦波信号施加到PC以使PC或 传真分别进入扫描或打印模式。 然后释放手动操作的开关以向传真机施加恒定电流以模拟摘机状态。 然后操作传真机启动按钮以启动扫描其中提供的文档的传真机，并以传统的传真格式发送扫描数据，或激活PC以传统的传真格式发送传真，以将传真机用作打印机 。 PC可以配备有用于将非图形（例如字型信息）转换为适合于在文字处理应用中使用的二进制格式的合适的软件程序，并且可以将数据存储在存储器中用于随后的使用。 可以提供自动电路以响应于从传真机或PC接收到的唯一号码的响应来启动扫描或打印模式，从而消除对开关的需要。

公开(公告)号：US06919920B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-19

申请号：US09934796

申请日：2001-08-22

Applicant: John R. Squilla ,  Omid A. Moghadam ,  James D. Allen

Inventor： John R. Squilla ,  Omid A. Moghadam ,  James D. Allen

IPC: G03B17/24 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G07F7/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N9/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00315 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0077 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: A photographic system involves the collection of data from a scene, e.g., a visitor attraction site, that is capable of interactive communication with a user. The attraction site stores content data related to the site, and the user communicates with the attraction site through a camera capable of communication with the site. Besides capturing an image associated with the site, the camera stores predetermined personality data that relates an interest of the user to at least a portion of the content data and includes means for transferring the personality data to the attraction site. The camera further includes means for receiving and displaying the portion of the content data from the attraction site, and a user interface for selecting from the displayed content data that part which the user wants to keep. In this manner, information relevant to a user's interests about a photographed item can be easily requested, accessed and stored with the specific pictures that the user has captured.

Abstract translation: 摄影系统涉及从能够与用户进行交互式通信的场景（例如，访客吸引场所）收集数据。 吸引站点存储与站点相关的内容数据，并且用户通过能够与站点通信的摄像机与吸引场地进行通信。 除了捕获与该站点相关联的图像之外，照相机将预定的个性数据存储在与该内容数据的至少一部分相关联的用户的兴趣上，并且包括用于将个性数据传送到该吸引场所的装置。 照相机还包括用于从吸引场所接收和显示内容数据的部分的装置，以及用于从所显示的内容数据中选择用户希望保留的部分的用户界面。 以这种方式，可以用用户捕获的特定图片容易地请求，访问和存储与用户对拍摄物品的兴趣有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20050138226A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11033292

申请日：2005-01-12

Applicant: Jiro Tateyama ,  Naohisa Suzuki ,  Koji Fukunaga ,  Kiyoshi Katano ,  Atsushi Nakamura ,  Makoto Kobayashi

Inventor： Jiro Tateyama ,  Naohisa Suzuki ,  Koji Fukunaga ,  Kiyoshi Katano ,  Atsushi Nakamura ,  Makoto Kobayashi

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06F13/42 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/333 ,  H04N7/24 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/40058 ,  G06F3/1209 ,  G06F3/121 ,  G06F3/1224 ,  G06F3/1234 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1244 ,  G06F3/1286 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  G06F13/4291 ,  H04L12/40117 ,  H04L12/40123 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N1/33307 ,  H04N1/33323 ,  H04N1/33376 ,  H04N21/4108 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0074 ,  H04N2201/33328 ,  H04N2201/33364 ,  H04N2201/33378

Abstract: In response to a request from a host device using an initial protocol, capability information including information indicative of a plurality of communication protocols is returned to the host device, and a communication protocol, designated by the host device based on the capability information, is set, and print data is received from the host device by the set communication protocol. In a system using an interface connected to various types of devices, e.g., an IEEE 1394 serial bus, a communication protocol, which is used when a host device transfers print data to a printer, is not limited to that unique to the manufacturer of the device.

Abstract translation: 响应于来自使用初始协议的主机设备的请求，将包括指示多个通信协议的信息的能力信息返回给主机设备，并且设置由主机设备基于能力信息指定的通信协议 ，并且通过设定的通信协议从主机设备接收打印数据。 在使用连接到各种类型的设备的接口（例如，IEEE 1394串行总线）的系统中，当主机设备将打印数据传送到打印机时使用的通信协议不限于制造商的唯一性 设备。

公开(公告)号：US06850279B1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-01

申请号：US09213434

申请日：1998-12-17

Applicant: Herman Scherling

Inventor： Herman Scherling

IPC: G02B13/00 ,  G02B17/08 ,  G03B17/17 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B13/16 ,  H04N9/07

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G02B13/0015 ,  G02B13/002 ,  G02B13/006 ,  G02B13/0065 ,  G03B17/17 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N2201/0034

Abstract: An optical image recording system for electronic recording of optical information comprising a lens system and a body. The body has a configuration with a low height and with broad surfaces. Optical information is received through one of these surfaces. An image recording device having a light sensitive area is accommodated in the body as well. The lens system comprises a front lens group having a first optical axis, a back lens group consisting of one or more lenses having a second optical axis, and a reflective element folding the first optical axis into the second optical axis in an angle of less than 180 degrees. The lens system is also accommodated in the body.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子记录包括透镜系统和主体的光学信息的光学图像记录系统。 身体具有低高度和宽表面的构型。 通过这些表面之一接收光学信息。 具有感光区域的图像记录装置也容纳在体内。 透镜系统包括具有第一光轴的前透镜组，由具有第二光轴的一个或多个透镜组成的后透镜组，以及反射元件以小于第一光轴的角度将第一光轴折叠到第二光轴中 180度。 透镜系统也容纳在身体中。

公开(公告)号：US20040199675A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-07

申请号：US10793826

申请日：2004-03-08

Applicant: SimpleTech, Inc.

Inventor： Brian H. Robinson ,  Mark Moshayedi

IPC: G06F003/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00307 ,  H04B1/3805 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04N2201/0034

Abstract: A multi-function interface module having at least one interface and a controller for manipulating input and output data.

Abstract translation: 具有至少一个接口的多功能接口模块和用于操纵输入和输出数据的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20040135891A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-15

申请号：US10744668

申请日：2003-12-22

Inventor： Mitsuyoshi Shindo ,  Hideki Wanami ,  Hikaru Kobayashi ,  Kiyotaka Dochi

IPC: H04N005/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/00278 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0082

Abstract: A photographic apparatus is described which outputs a photographed image immediately to paper by a simple operation. The photographic apparatus includes an electronic camera for electronically acquiring an image, a connection base for removably connecting the electronic camera thereto, the connection base having a function of reading out image data from the electronic camera while the camera is connected thereto, and a printing section for acquiring the image data from the connection base and outputting an image based on the image data to paper.

Abstract translation: 描述了通过简单的操作将拍摄的图像立即输出到纸张的照相设备。 摄影装置包括用于电子地获取图像的电子照相机，用于将电子照相机可拆卸地连接到其上的连接基座，具有在连接照相机时从电子照相机读出图像数据的功能的连接基座，以及打印部分 用于从连接基底获取图像数据，并将基于图像数据的图像输出到纸张。

公开(公告)号：US20040100648A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-27

申请号：US10660265

申请日：2003-09-10

Inventor： Robert T. Kulakowski

IPC: H04N001/00 ,  H04N001/32 ,  G06F015/00 ,  G06F003/00 ,  G06F013/00

CPC classification number: H04L51/066 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L51/00 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00212 ,  H04N1/32411 ,  H04N2201/002 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0068 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3266

Abstract: A device and method for transmitting or receiving faxes via a packet-switched computer network to which the device connects itself via the public switched telephone network (PSTN). The device may be an interface connectable between a conventional fax machine and a telephone line, or it may be an integrated fax machine including a scanner, printer, keypad and other features of a conventional fax machine. The interface-type device generates signals that emulate the signals a conventional fax machine would receive via the telephone line.

Abstract translation: 一种用于经由分组交换计算机网络发送或接收传真的设备和方法，设备通过公共交换电话网（PSTN）将设备连接到本地。 该设备可以是可在常规传真机和电话线路之间连接的接口，或者它可以是包括扫描仪，打印机，小键盘和常规传真机的其他特征的集成传真机。 接口型设备产生模拟常规传真机将通过电话线接收的信号的信号。

公开(公告)号：US06674541B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：US09473227

申请日：1999-12-27

Applicant: Hideki Kamiyama ,  Kazuki Yoshiura ,  Katsuo Gomi ,  Hiroaki Hamano ,  Ryoichi Doi

Inventor： Hideki Kamiyama ,  Kazuki Yoshiura ,  Katsuo Gomi ,  Hiroaki Hamano ,  Ryoichi Doi

IPC: H04N100

CPC classification number: H04L29/12018 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/10 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N2201/0024 ,  H04N2201/0034

Abstract: A method for transmitting facsimile data between facsimile apparatuses each connected to a relay apparatus, and relay apparatuses being connected each other through an internet protocol network, includes steps of: performing an address conversion from a telephone number of a facsimile apparatus of the reception side to an IP address corresponding to the telephone number; transmitting a request for TCP connection to a relay apparatus corresponding to a destination of the IP address when receiving an identifying signal which indicates transmission of the facsimile data from the facsimile apparatus of the sending side; and transmitting the facsimile data to the relay apparatus corresponding to the destination of the IP address based on the TCP connection.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在连接到中继装置的传真装置和通过因特网协议网络彼此连接的中继装置之间传送传真数据的方法，包括以下步骤：执行从接收方的传真装置的电话号码到地址转换 与电话号码对应的IP地址; 当从发送方的传真装置接收到指示传真的传真数据的识别信号时，向对应于IP地址的目的地的中继设备发送TCP连接请求; 以及基于所述TCP连接将所述传真数据发送到与所述IP地址的目的地对应的所述中继装置。