Abstract: A mounting stand for electronic devices has a core spine with front and rear panels. A hinge joining the panels together, allowing the angle between the panels to be adjusted by a user. At least a portion of the front face of the front panel is adapted to mate with an area on the surface of an electronics device to be mounted on the stand such that the device is removably mounted to the stand. Complementary hook-and-loop elements may provide the mating capability. A kit including the mounting stand and one or more accessories may be provided to enhance the usefulness of the stand. The accessories may be devices that allow the stand to be mounted to a variety of objects, and are likewise mateable with the stand.

Abstract: A method for transmission of image messages comprises the use of a plurality of transmission modalities to allow coupling of a conventional facsimile apparatus or other image-generating devices to remote equipment. An image transmission is made to a point of presence facility. The facsimile transmission includes identification of the ultimate recipient for the transmission. The point of presence facility identifies the recipient, and re-transmits received facsimile image information to the recipient in a format appropriate for the recipient. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the recipient's address is identified as an e-mail address, and the point of presence facility converts the facsimile or other image data to an e-mail-compatible format.

Abstract: A method for transmission of facsimile messages comprises the use of a plurality of transmission modalities to allow coupling of a conventional facsimile apparatus to remote equipment. A facsimile transmission is made to a point of presence facility. The facsimile transmission includes identification of the ultimate recipient for the transmission. The point of presence facility identifies the recipient, and re-transmits received facsimile image information to the recipient in a format appropriate for the recipient. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the recipient's address is identified as an e-mail address, and the point of presence facility converts the facsimile data to an e-mail-compatible format.

Abstract: An interactive education support system utilizes a student identification database to provide a secure environment for the collection, storage and controlled dissemination of graded materials. A unique student identification is affixed to a gradable material, such as a test. The identifier may be affixed to the material either before or after it is disseminated to the student associated with the identifier, who enters his or her work on the material, after which the material is collected and reviewed, the educator placing review data, such as a grade and/or comments, on the material. An image of the reviewed material is captured and stored in a database and is associated with at least the unique student identifier. The original material may then be returned to the student.

Abstract: A method for transmission of facsimile messages comprises the use of a plurality of transmission modalities to allow coupling of a conventional facsimile apparatus to remote equipment. A facsimile transmission is made to a point of presence facility. The facsimile transmission includes identification of the ultimate recipient for the transmission. The point of presence facility identifies the recipient, and re-transmits received facsimile image information to the recipient in a format appropriate for the recipient. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the recipient's address is identified as an e-mail address, and the point of presence facility converts the facsimile data to an e-mail-compatible format.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the transmission of data files over a network has particular application in connection with store-and-forward systems. A message transmission is composed using a chosen data format, which may be chosen from graphics, facsimile, audio, video or text file formats. A unique identifier code, corresponding to the data format, is annexed to the message file, and the unified transmission is sent to a reception host facility through the network. The reception facility stores the message, advising the particular recipient of its reception and the nature of the data, obtained upon inspection of the identifier code. Because the code is exterior to the message, the data format may be determined without examination of the message contents, such that the integrity and privacy of the message is maintained.

Abstract: A method and system for the transmission of non-facsimile format data between conventional facsimile units operating under CCITT protocols includes auxiliary input and output systems, such as floppy disc read/write units for the i/o of the non-facsimile data. The transmitting unit includes circuitry which decouples the conventional scanning-based input system and substitutes in its place the input system for the non-facsimile data, while the receiver unit includes analysis circuitry which decouples the conventional printer output circuitry and substitutes in its place the output system for the non-facsimile data. During the handshake communication which precedes a data transfer session the receiving unit transmits a code which advises the transmitting unit that it is capable of the receipt of non-facsimile data. The transmitting unit then permits non-facsimile data to be accepted, and advises the receiving unit that such a transmission is to be made.

Abstract: A methodology for allowing the transmission of a facsimile message to a specified location on a multi-user computer network consists of modifying a portion of the handshake data fields transmitted in conjunction with the facsimile images. The data field is modified to accept sender-entered data, typically a recipient-specific identification code. The receiving facility obtains the data as part of the handshake procedure, and utilizes the identification code to effect routing of the message to the intended recipient. The data field utilized is preferably the Transmit Terminal Identifier field of the handshake transmission.