Printer with hardware and software interfaces for media devices
US7573593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0082
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A printing system enables the printing of multimedia received from a media source that is communicatively coupled to the printer. Based on the received multimedia data, the printing system produces a paper or other printed output as well as a related electronic output. Together, the printed and electronic outputs provide a representation of the multimedia. The printer is also capable of communicating and controlling the functionality of the media source. Depending on the desired application for the printer, the printer may include any combination of mechanisms for receiving media data, printing the printed output, and producing the electronic output.
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