Patent ID: 6353848
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
A method for allowing a client computer to remotely access a digital image capture unit via a communication network wherein a server computer system and said client computer system are communicatively coupled with communication equipment, said method comprising the steps of:a) allowing said digital image capture unit to establish communication with said server computer system over said network, wherein said digital image capture unit includes connectivity software that enables said digital image capture unit to establish a network connection with said server computer system; b) receiving an address of said digital image capture unit and registering said address in an executable program on said server computer system, wherein said digital image capture unit automatically registers said address with said server computer system; c) allowing said client computer system to access said executable program on said server computer system; and d) establishing direct communication between said client computer system and said digital image capture unit by communicating commands between said client computer system and said digital image capture unit via said executable program, such that data captured by said digital image capture unit is transferred to said client computer system via said server computer system.