A system and architecture that supports a multi-function semiconductor device between networks and portable wireless communications products

a multi-functional, wireless communication technology, applied in the field of wireless communication, can solve the problems of inability to take advantage of the features and benefits of the others, deficient design, and inability to integrate the capabilities of the three identified components, and achieve the effect of enhancing utility and functionality

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-02
PRIDDY DENNIS G
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[0007] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to overcome the above deficiencies of the prior art and provide users of wireless telecommunicat...

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This design is deficient in that the capabilities of the three identified components are not functionally integrated and each is unable to take advantage of the features and benefits of the others.
The design is effective in determining signal strength and assuring successful transmission of an image, but deficient in that the device does not provide the capabilities of automatic identification, voice communication, or other interactive business functions.
However, the Morris patent is directed to the transmission of video images and does not provide users with a range of complementary functionality.
These terminals are deficient in that they are dedicated to the art of automatic identification and do n...

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[0036] With reference to FIG. 1, the integrated imaging module 100 of the present invention, is fully self-contained and requires a host portable communications device 120 to supply only an interface 122 and power (not shown). The interface 122 and power can be conveyed to the integrated imaging module 100 either via an internal bus connection to a host device controller board (not shown) or via an external RS232 port of the host (not shown). Module 100 includes a lens assembly 102, which may be comprised of either a single fixed lens, or multiple fixed, extendable, or moveable lens elements. Lens assembly 102 is preferably placed forward of a multi-layered semiconductor device 130. The semiconductor device 130, preferably constructed as a Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) integrated component, has an image sensor layer 103, an automatic identification layer 104, a personal database layer 105, a biometric access layer 106, a central procession unit layer 107, and option...

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Abstract

A system and architecture that supports an integrated imaging module for use between networks and portable communications products. The integrated imaging module contains a lens, memory, input/output means, and a multi-function semiconductor device, such as a Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS). Within the design of the CMOS device are the functions of still and full-motion digital imaging, image processing, automatic identification, a secure personal database, biometric attribute identification for access control, personal finance information, wireless communication protocols, general purpose processing, and memory. The module may be incorporated into any portable wireless communication product and used to capture text and image data for incorporation into a wireless transmission to a remote device.

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RELATED INFORMATION [0001] This patent application is a divisional of co-pending patent application Ser. No. 09 / 420,459 filed on Oct. 18, 1999. The priority of patent application Ser. No. 09 / 420,459 is expressly claimed, and the disclosure of the prior application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention is directed to wireless communications, and more particularly to image capture by portable wireless communications products and wireless transmission of data related to the image to a remote location. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Ornamental designs that incorporate digital cameras with cellular telephones and a portable computer into a single housing are known in the art. One example of such a design is shown in U.S. Pat. Des. No. 405,457 issued Feb. 9, 1999, to Kawashima. A cellular telephone is illustrated essentially affixed to the side of a digital camcorder with each unit interfaced to a central processor, yet...

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IPC IPC(8): H04B1/00G05B19/00H04Q1/00H04N7/16H04N7/14H04N21/414H04N21/4223H04N21/4415
CPCG06K9/00885H04N7/142H04N2007/145H04N21/4223H04N21/4415H04N21/41407G06V40/10
Inventor PRIDDY, DENNIS G.
Owner PRIDDY DENNIS G
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