Fax-compatible internet appliance
US6980313B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0075
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Fax-compatible Internet appliance includes a network connection section for communication with a network using both data protocols and fax protocols, a video section including a video signal output for outputting video signals to be displayed on a video display, a user interface signal receiver for receiving user interface signals generated by a reduced-keyset user interface device, and a processing unit which controls the network connection section and the video section to generate video signals for displaying received fax messages on the video display. The processing unit provides user interface functions via the video display and user interface signals, the interface functions enabling the user to control transmission, reception and display of fax messages solely through the reduced-keyset user interface unit.
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