Abstract: A method for transmitting data from a remote location for evaluation by an expert. A remote appliance couples a data collection device with a communications device to transmit collected data and serve as a virtual remote presence server. The remote appliance transmit collected data. The remote appliance transmits the data in accordance with subscriber information stored in a centralized device. The data can be processed or evaluated in any manner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 30, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2005
Assignee:
E-NETPIC.COM, Inc.
Inventors:
Brian T. Stack, Frederick G. Wade, Roger L. Smeds