Patent ID: 8040574
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A Method of using a facsimile machine to facilitate a transfer for digital image scan data or digital image print data between the facsimile machine and the computer, the method comprising: establishing a communication path between the facsimile machine and the computer using a bidirectional passive link; and activating the transfer in a first mode to send the digital image scan data from the facsimile machine directly to the computer, or activating the transfer in a second mode to receive digital image print data directly from the computer, the digital image scan data and the digital image print data being communicated over the bi-directional passive link, and the activating being initiated using communications software on the computer; and in the first mode, storing the digital scan data in a computer readable medium, for use as needed, and in the second mode, printing the digital image print data using a facsimile machine printer device.