December 24, 2005

Giant Videophone (Jul, 1964)

Filed under: Ahead of its time, Origins, Telephone — @ 7:23 am
Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jul, 1964
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Low-cost viewer lets you see who’s calling

This phone-viewing system gives you a picture of any caller similarly equipped. It can be used on ordinary telephone lines. Push a button and within five seconds the picture appears. Developed by Toshiba Co., Japan, price is estimated at $250 although it’s not yet ready for sale.

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