Small, portable, self-contained, video teleconferencing system
US6549229B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/142
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present Invention relates to a portable, self-contained, briefcase-sized device capable of transmitting and receiving encrypted or unencrypted video teleconferencing communications over a variety of telecommunications mediums. The system contains a liquid crystal flat panel display, a flexible gooseneck video camera, built-in microphones and speakers, a pop-up bay to receive a military or civilian encryption unit, a variety of input and output connections, a modem-codec and ancillary electronics circuitry, a remote control device, interconnecting cabling, and operating software, all contained within a portable, metal reinforced, lockable, briefcase-type enclosure. The Invention can be connected to a telecommunications link such as a LAN, an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) line provided by the local telephone company, or a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system such as the International Maritime Satellite (INMARSAT) System. Through such communication connections the Invention can receive and transmit live video, videotape, or data, to distant end-stations equipped with the Invention or any standardized Video Teleconferencing (VTC) system.
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