Image capture system for mobile communications
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H04N-007/18
H04N-007/14
출원번호
US-0021176
(1998-02-09)
발명자
/ 주소
Deng,Zhong John
Gowda,Sudhir Muniswamy
Karidis,John P.
Pearson,Dale Jonathan
Singh,Rama Nand
Wong,Hon Sum Philip
Yang,Jungwook
출원인 / 주소
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
대리인 / 주소
F. Chau &
인용정보
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65인용 특허 :
13
초록▼
An image capture system for mobile communications systems includes an imaging device for capturing optical image data and a data transfer apparatus coupled to a communications device communications device for transferring the optical image data to the communications device for transmittal over a com
An image capture system for mobile communications systems includes an imaging device for capturing optical image data and a data transfer apparatus coupled to a communications device communications device for transferring the optical image data to the communications device for transmittal over a communications network.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An image capture system for mobile communication system comprising: a handheld imaging device for capturing image data; the handheld imaging device including a transfer interface which provides coupling to a handheld communications device for transferring the image data to th
What is claimed is: 1. An image capture system for mobile communication system comprising: a handheld imaging device for capturing image data; the handheld imaging device including a transfer interface which provides coupling to a handheld communications device for transferring the image data to the communications device for transmittal over a communications network; the handheld communications device configured and dimensioned to receive the handheld imaging device, the handheld imaging device being completely detachable from the handheld communications device; and wherein the handheld imaging device comprises a processor for processing and coding the image data and for formatting image data for facsimile transmission over the communications network; and a rangefinder for enabling a user to visually position an object to be imaged. 2. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the imaging device further comprises: an imager chip having a plurality of sensors responsive to incident light wherein an optical image is captured by exposing the sensors to light from an object to be imaged. 3. The image capture system as recited in claim 2, wherein the imaging device further comprises a lens for directing light of the image to the imager chip. 4. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the imaging device includes an analog-to-digital converter coupled thereto to convert the image data. 5. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the imaging device further comprises a memory for storing the image data. 6. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the imaging device further comprises logic circuitry for processing and coding the image data. 7. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the imaging device further comprises a viewfinder to determine a position of an object to be imaged. 8. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the imaging device further comprises a flash bulb for illuminating an object to be imaged. 9. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the transfer interface includes a directly mateable data port for coupling the imaging device and the communications device without a cable. 10. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the handheld communications device includes a shutter button provided on the handheld communications device for activating a shutter on the handheld imaging device. 11. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the handheld communications device is a telephone and the handheld imaging module includes a length of 20 mm or less. 12. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the rangefinder comprises means for emitting a light beam to enable the user to visually position the object to be imaged. 13. The image capture system as recited in claim 1, wherein the rangefinder comprises means for determining a distance between the image capture system and the object to be imaged. 14. A portable imaging system comprising: a handheld communications device dimensioned and configured to receive a completely detachable handheld image module; the detachable handheld imaging module for coupling to the communications device to enable images to be captured, the detachable handheld imaging module comprising: an imager for receiving the light from a lens and converting the light to image data; a processor for processing, coding, compressing and transferring the image data wherein the image data are transferred to the communications device for transmission over a communications network; a data formatter for formatting the image data for facsimile transmission over the communications network; and a rangefinder for enabling a user to visually position an object to be imaged. 15. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the imager further comprises a plurality of sensors on an image chip wherein an image is captured by exposing the sensors to light from an object to be imaged. 16. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the imager includes an analog-to-digital converter to convert analog image data to digital image data. 17. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the module further comprises a memory for storing image data. 18. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the module further comprises a viewfinder to determine a position of an object to be imaged. 19. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the module further comprises a flash bulb for illuminating an object to be imaged. 20. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the module includes a directly mateable data port for coupling the module and the communications device without a cable. 21. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the processor is programmed to adapt to system protocols of the communications device. 22. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the processor includes logic circuitry. 23. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the handheld communications device includes a shutter button provided on the handheld communications device for activating a shutter on the imaging module. 24. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the handheld communications device is a telephone and the handheld imaging device includes a length of 20 mm or less. 25. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the rangefinder comprises means for emitting a light beam to enable the user to visually position the object to be imaged. 26. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the rangefinder comprises means for determining a distance between the image capture system and the object to be imaged. 27. A portable imaging system comprising: a handheld communications device including a processor and a display, the handheld communications device dimensioned and configured to receive a completely detachable imaging module, wherein the detachable imaging module couples to the communications device to enable images to be captured, wherein the detachable imaging module comprises an imager for receiving the light from a lens and converting the light to image data, the imager coupling to the processor of the communications device for processing, coding and compressing the image data wherein the image data are transmitted over a communications network; and a data formatter for formatting the image data for facsimile transmission over the communications network; and a rangefinder for enabling a user to visually position an object to be imaged. 28. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the imager further comprises a plurality of sensors on an image chip wherein an image is captured by exposing the sensors to light from an object to be imaged. 29. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the imager includes an analog-to-digital converter to convert analog image data to digital image data. 30. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the module further comprises a memory for storing image data. 31. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the module further comprises a viewfinder t determine a position of an object to be imaged. 32. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the module further comprises a flash bulb for illuminating an object to be imaged. 33. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the module includes a directly mateable data port for coupling the module and the communications device without a cable. 34. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the processor includes software for displaying images on the display of the communications device. 35. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein an image is received from the communications network and displayed on the display. 36. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the handheld communications device includes a shutter button provided on the hand held communications device for activating a shutter on the imaging module. 37. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the handheld communications device is a telephone and the handheld imaging device includes a length of 20 mm or less. 38. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the rangefinder comprises means for emitting a light beam to enable the user to visually position the object to be imaged. 39. The portable imaging system as recited in claim 27, wherein the rangefinder comprises means for determining a distance between the image capture system and the object to be imaged.
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