videophone

videophone: 1. A telephone that is coupled to an imaging device that enables the call receiver or the call originator, or both, to view one another as on television, if they so desire. [From Weik '89] 2. A military communications terminal that (a) has video teleconference capability, (b) is usually configured as a small desktop unit, designed for one operator, and (c) is a single, integrated unit. [From Weik '89]

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