Method and apparatus for sending secure facsimile transmissions and certified facsimile transmissions
US5692048A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K1/121
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A facsimile transmission system with a first facsimile machine that includes at least a scanner for scanning documents inserted into a document feeder and transmission capabilities for sending a fax and with a second facsimile machine that includes at least reception capabilities for receiving the fax and a printer for printing a hard copy of the received fax, if necessary. The facsimile system may include functionality for securing the facsimile transmission. The facsimile system may include functionality to enable the facsimile transmission to be certified.
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