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Communication apparatus for transmitting and receiving digital information to and from another communication apparatus

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  • US 10,389,978 B2
  • Filed: 08/23/2018
  • Issued: 08/20/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communication apparatus for transmitting and receiving digital information to and from another communication apparatus, comprising:

  • a network interface configured to receive first digital information which is received from a contents server which is coupled to the communication apparatus via the network interface and second digital information from the another communication apparatus;

    a camera configured to generate video information which is included in third digital information;

    a microphone configured to generate audio information which is included in the third digital information;

    a display configured to display at least the first and the second digital information; and

    a processor;

    wherein when the processor receives an inbound videophone call notice while storing a video signal from the camera and storing an audio signal from the microphone, the processor pauses the storing of the video signal and the audio signal;

    wherein the processor outputs the third digital information to the another communication apparatus and displays the second digital information on the display; and

    wherein the processor receives an input for stopping the videophone call, the processor stops output of the third digital information and restarts the storing of the video signal and the audio signal.

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