A system and architecture that supports an integrated imaging module for
use between networks and portable communications products. The integrated
imaging module contains a lens, memory, an input/output device, and a
multi-function semiconductor device, such as a Complementary Metal-Oxide
Semiconductor (CMOS). Within the design of the multi-function
semiconductor device are the functions of still and full-motion digital
imaging, image processing, automatic identification, a secure personal
database, biometric attribute identification for access control, personal
finance information, wireless communication protocols, general purpose
processing, and memory. The module may be incorporated into any portable
wireless communication product and used to capture text and image data
for incorporation into a wireless transmission to a remote device.