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Videophone blocker

  • US 5,949,474 A
  • Filed: 12/31/1997
  • Issued: 09/07/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a videophone having a camera for producing a video signal representative of the local image encompassed by the camera lens, a shutter in front of the lens, and an actuator for moving the shutter to selectively cover or uncover the lens at the option of the local caller, the improvement comprising a video indicator which separately indicates that the shutter is open, said video indicator being located adjacent the lens in an area that is covered by the shutter when the shutter is closed, so that said video indicator is visible when the shutter is open, and is covered when the shutter is closed.

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