US4232196A
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Video telephone apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-27
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1998-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A video telephone apparatus useful at indoor positions includes a casing having a frontal wall and a longitudinal axis and a picture tube having an axis. The picture tube is positioned within the casing with its axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the casing. A hand-set having an axis and including a transmitter and a receiver with a handle portion therebetween is provided with an aperture in the handle portion. Seats are provided on the casing for allowing the hand-set to be removably positioned therein when not held by a user. A window is provided in the frontal wall of the casing, the window having a contour substantially identical to that of the aperture in the handle portion. The window is visible through the aperture when the hand-set is positioned in the seats. An image reflecting mirror is positioned in the casing between the picture tube and the window for reflecting images from the picture tube to make them viewable via the window and aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederico Filippi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:28
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/18; H04N7/183; H04N7/186; H04M; H04M11/00; H04M11/02; H04M11/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A video telephone apparatus useful at indoor positions, the apparatus comprising: a casing having a frontal wall and a longitudinal axis; a picture tube having an axis, said picture tube being positioned within said casing with its said axis substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis of said casing; a hand-set having an axis and including a transmitter; and a receiver with a handle portion therebetween; an aperture in said handle portion; seating means on said casing for allowing said hand-set to be removably positioned therein when not held by a user; a window in said frontal wall of said casing, said window having a contour substantially identical to that of said aperture in said handle portion and being visible through said aperture when said hand-set is positioned in said seating means; and image reflecting means positioned in said casing between said picture tube and said window for reflecting images from said picture tube to make them viewable via said window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A video telephone apparatus useful at indoor positions, the apparatus comprising: a casing having a frontal wall and a longitudinal axis; a picture tube having an axis, said picture tube being positioned within said casing with its said axis substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis of said casing; a hand-set having an axis and including a transmitter; and a receiver with a handle portion therebetween; an aperture in said handle portion; seating means on said casing for allowing said hand-set to be removably positioned therein when not held by a user; a window in said frontal wall of said casing, said window having a contour substantially identical to that of said aperture in said handle portion and being visible through said aperture when said hand-set is positioned in said seating means; and image reflecting means positioned in said casing between said picture tube and said window for reflecting images from said picture tube to make them viewable via said window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A video telephone apparatus according to claim 1, including a contact-carrying plate within said casing in the vicinity of one end thereof, said picture tube being positioned in the vicinity of a second end of said casing, and wherein said image reflecting means comprises a reflecting surface inclined with respect to said axis of said picture tube at substantially 45°, having an edge thereof positioned along an edge of said viewing window and extending inside said casing in free space between said contact-carrying plate and said picture tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A video telephone apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, including a transparent screen positioned in said window.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A video telephone apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, including an enlargement lens positioned in said aperture in said handle portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A video telephone apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, including feet means extending from said casing for allowing the apparatus to be movably positioned on a flat horizontal surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A video telephone apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, including at least one recessed seat, means in said casing for allowing engagement with corresponding at least one support member for allowing the apparatus to be positioned on a flat vertical surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A video telephone apparatus according to claim 1, including a contact-carrying plate positioned in said casing in vicinity of one end thereof, and a box-like body in said casing, said picture tube being positioned therein and said box-like body being fixed near a second end of said casing opposite said one end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |