摘要 |
PURPOSE: To perform communication while viewing the expression of a called party anywhere by attaching a CCD camera and a liquid crystal or plasma screen to a portable telephone, using a compression technique, outputting moving pictures and performing the communication. CONSTITUTION: The CCD camera 1 and the liquid crystal screen or the plasma screen 2 are attached to the portable telephone 3, the compression technique is used and the communication is performed with the called party while outputting still pictures or the moving pictures. Also, when it is hard to listen to voice, an earphone or a headphone 4 provided in this portable video telephone 3 is pulled out and the voice is listened to. Thus, the communication is performed while viewing the face of the called party anytime and anywhere and telephone charges become inexpensive since the compression technique is utilized. |