Imaging apparatus and network system using the same
US6438587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/1101
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A networked camera includes an I/F circuit 17 so that it can be directly be connected to a communication line L of the network. A computer connected to the network can control the imaging operation of the camera independent of any other computer. A desired network address can be attached to image data to send to the communication line L, and image data can be transferred to any other computer or device connected to the communication line L.
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