Portable electronic faxing, scanning, copying, and printing device
US7443547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0096
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight, battery operated, portable, personal electronic device capable of faxing, scanning, printing and copying media as a standalone device or in cooperation with other electronic devices including PCs, mobile telephones, PDAs, etc. is provided. The device automatically detects the presence of fax-capable devices and reconfigures the software for compatibility with the fax-capable device eliminating the need for user programming. The device's ergonomic design, intrinsic physical stability, and same side paper feeds and user interface provide use in work areas having limited space. The device includes unidirectional, independent pathways for original and recording media such that paper jams are minimized. Portability is maximized through innovative power management software and hardware.
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