Graphical communications device

Abstract

Technology is described for a handheld device with multimedia content recording and printing (the described technology). In various embodiments, the described technology can capture and record images, video, and sound, e.g., by using an image capture sensor and / or scanner. In various embodiments, the described technology can print various types of images, e.g., photographs, postcards, legal documents, and so forth.

Description

Background technique [0001] People use a variety of mobile devices to acquire, collect and send information. Digital cameras capture images and video. A Global Positioning System (GPS) unit tracks location and gives directions to a destination. Cellular telephones can be used to exchange communications with other people, and are now also used to exchange electronic mail ("email"). People can also use these and other mobile devices to view and / or edit documents (eg, letters). [0002] While it is easy to obtain information in electronic form, people often have to wait for that information to be converted into a hard copy. People who take pictures with digital cameras wait until they are at a printer at a store or home before they can print the pictures. People typing letters on mobile devices can wait until they arrive at the office to print out a copy of their letter. People who get the online coupon on a data-enabled cellular phone can wait until they get home to print a...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

However, it is often difficult to obtain convenient printing characteristics

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