Two-way communication system with integral camera lens
AssigneeNorcon Communications, Inc.
InventorSteven Schlaff
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Abstract
A bi-directional communication system is provided for mounting to a partition (e.g., a glass partition or a partition formed of a bullet-resistive material). The system is a self-contained system and is formed of several parts that mount together to form the assembled system. The system is not only a two-way, hands-free audio system that includes working audio components that deliver high-quality audio communication between people separated by the partition (i.e., a security or isolation barrier) but also the system provides high-quality video communication. The video communication is provided by a micro video camera that can be disposed on either or both sides of the partition.
Claims25
A bi-directional communication system for providing communication between two points on opposite sides of a partition, the system comprising:
- a unit adapted for mounting on the partition and including:
- a first part for placement on an exterior side of the partition, the first part having a first bore extending therethrough;
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- a second part for placement on an interior side of the partition;
- audio communication components disposed at least partially within at least one of the first and second parts to permit bidirectional audio communication between the two points on opposite sides of the partition;
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- a micro video camera including a lens module having at least one lens disposed therein and a control module in communication with the lens module, the lens module and the control module being disposed within the first part on the exterior side of the partition.
A self-contained talk-through device for providing communication between two points on opposite sides of a partition, the device comprising:
- an assembly adapted for mounting on the partition and including:
- a first part for placement on an exterior side of the partition, the first part having a first bore extending therethrough;
- a second part for placement on an interior side of the partition;
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- audio communication components disposed at least partially within at least one of the first and second parts to permit bi-directional audio communication between the two points on opposite sides of the partition;
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- a micro video camera including a lens module having a first component including at least one lens disposed within the first part on the exterior side of the partition and a control module disposed substantially on the exterior side of the partition, the first component being in communication with the control module so that a data signal generated by the first part is delivered to the control module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.