Image reflecting device for use with a computer monitor
First Claim
1. A viewing device for use with a desktop computer monitor having a screen display comprising:
- a reflecting surface comprising at least one convex reflecting portion and a plane reflecting portion, the plane reflecting portion including a one-way mirror portion, wherein the horizontal curvature of the convex reflecting portion is adjustable;
a support for supporting the reflecting surface above the desktop computer monitor, the reflecting surface being positioned relative to the desktop computer monitor to reflect an image of an area in front of the screen display toward the eyes of a user; and
means for attaching a camera to the support to capture images received through the one-way mirror portion.
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Abstract
A device and method for generating images of a computer user and the surrounding area behind the user. A mirror (24) has a reflecting surface (32) and a support (22) supports the mirror adjacent to or on a computer monitor (6). The mirror is positioned relative to the computer monitor so that the reflecting surface reflects an image of an area in front of the screen display towards the eyes of the user. In this manner, the computer user can monitor the surrounding area to ensure that confidential or personal information on the computer monitor is not seen by others. In addition, the user can inspect his or her own appearance prior to or during video communication with remote users.
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1. A viewing device for use with a desktop computer monitor having a screen display comprising:
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a reflecting surface comprising at least one convex reflecting portion and a plane reflecting portion, the plane reflecting portion including a one-way mirror portion, wherein the horizontal curvature of the convex reflecting portion is adjustable; a support for supporting the reflecting surface above the desktop computer monitor, the reflecting surface being positioned relative to the desktop computer monitor to reflect an image of an area in front of the screen display toward the eyes of a user; and means for attaching a camera to the support to capture images received through the one-way mirror portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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