Configurable Audio Transmitter Circuitry
Granted: May 22, 2014
Application Number:
20140140542
Audio transmitter circuitry is disclosed that is configurable into different modes by the user, and can output either a differential or single-ended audio signal on two signal wires. Depending on the mode, the transmitter deals with noise on the signal wires by adjusting the input resistance that such noise sees looking into the transmitter. If the transmitter is configured in a differential mode, the input resistance looking back into the transmitter from the perspective of the noise on…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING AUDIO AND VIDEO STREAMS IN MEDIA RELAY CONFERENCING
Granted: May 1, 2014
Application Number:
20140118473
A novel technique allows synchronizing a plurality of audio and video streams received at a receiving media relay endpoint via an intermediate node, such as a media relay multipoint control unit. The received streams were generated by a plurality of transmitting media relay endpoints and been relayed to the plurality of receiving media relay endpoints via the intermediate node, but are seen as being using a single time domain, in terms of wall clock and manipulated timestamps, while…
Video Conferencing Method and Device Thereof
Granted: May 1, 2014
Application Number:
20140118471
A method of video conferencing among two or more video conference endpoints is provided, wherein the method comprises steps of: processing media data of the video conference into unified coding formats while switching media data of the video conference between the two or among more video conference endpoints; and saving the processed media data into recording files of continuous presence mode and lecture mode, wherein the recording file of continuous presence mode saves media data…
BORON AND FLUORINE-FREE GLASS FIBER COMPOSITES
Granted: April 24, 2014
Application Number:
20140113799
This invention discloses a kind of boron and fluorine-free fiberglass composite with its characteristic that it has the following compounds under particular mix ratio: SiO2, Al2O3, SiO2+Al2O3, CaO, MgO, TiO2, ZnO, Na2O+K2O and Fe2O3. The preferential process of this invention is: selection of mineral?grinding of mineral?compounding as per ratio?melting in furnace?outflow from platinum bushing?fiberizing?coating of infiltrating liquid?protofilament drying. Compared with the traditional E…
Videoconferencing System Having Adjunct Camera for Auto-Framing and Tracking
Granted: February 20, 2014
Application Number:
20140049595
A videoconference apparatus and method coordinates a stationary view obtained with a stationary camera to an adjustable view obtained with an adjustable camera. The stationary camera can be a web camera, while the adjustable camera can be a pan-tilt-zoom camera. As the stationary camera obtains video, faces of participants are detected, and a boundary in the view is determined to contain the detected faces. Absence and presences of motion associated with the detected face is used to…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING VIDEO CONFERENCES OF DIVERSE PARTICIPATING DEVICES
Granted: January 30, 2014
Application Number:
20140028788
A novel universal bridge (UB) can handle and conduct multimedia multipoint conferences between a plurality of MREs and LEPs without using an MRM, an MCU and a gateway. Further, a UB can be configured to allocate and release resources dynamically according to the current needs of each conferee and the session.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTING A CP LAYOUT ACCORDING TO INTERACTION BETWEEN CONFEREES
Granted: January 2, 2014
Application Number:
20140002585
A system and method is disclosed for adapting a continuous presence videoconferencing layout according to interactions between conferees. Using regions of interest found in video images, the arrangement of images of conferees may be dynamically arranged as displayed by endpoints. Arrangements may be responsive to various metrics, including the position of conferees in a room and dominant conferees in the videoconference. Video images may be manipulated as part of the arrangement,…
AUTOMATIC VIDEO LAYOUTS FOR MULTI-STREAM MULTI-SITE PRESENCE CONFERENCING SYSTEM
Granted: December 12, 2013
Application Number:
20130328998
A videoconference multipoint control unit (MCU) automatically generates display layouts for videoconference endpoints. Display layouts are generated based on attributes associated with video streams received from the endpoints and display configuration information of the endpoints. An endpoint can include one or more attributes in each outgoing stream. Attributes can be assigned based on video streams' role, content, camera source, etc. Display layouts can be regenerated if one or more…
Method and System for Determining Reference Points in Video Image Frames
Granted: September 26, 2013
Application Number:
20130250036
A videoconferencing system for determining alignment information for images captured by two or more cameras is disclosed. The videoconferencing system can include a plurality of endpoints and at least one control unit (CU) such as a multipoint control unit (MCU), for example. An endpoint can include a plurality of cameras and at least one projector. The projector is used to project a pattern at the near end site, which pattern is captured by the plurality of cameras. The image frames…
METHOD TO POPULATE CONTACT LIST FROM RECENT CALL LOG
Granted: September 19, 2013
Application Number:
20130242032
A method for efficiently accessing pertinent information retrieved from a videoconferencing system call log. System call logs typically contain a chronological list of raw information pertaining to inbound and outbound videoconferencing calls. The method for efficiently accessing this chronological information is performed using input from the user at an endpoint to correlate and sort for display the information required at the current time. Videoconferencing systems typically are shared…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTINUOUS PRESENCE VIDEO IN A CASCADING CONFERENCE
Granted: September 12, 2013
Application Number:
20130235147
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing continuous presence video stream in a cascading video conference, i.e., a video conference that is conducted over more than one MCU. A cascading continuous presence composition controller (CCCC) selects which endpoints from among all of the endpoints participating in the conference should be displayed in the layout, regardless of which endpoints are associated with which MCU. The CCCC can be resident on one of the MCUs, resident on a…
EXTENDED VIDEO CONFERENCING FEATURES THROUGH ELECTRONIC CALENDARING
Granted: September 12, 2013
Application Number:
20130235146
Systems and methods to integrate or interface video conference rooms, video conference infrastructure equipment and electronic calendars are disclosed. Example embodiments include providing: security for meeting information; interfaces for personal electronic calendar applications and video conferencing equipment; and implementations for video conferencing infrastructure components to integrate with meeting scheduling software. Also disclosed are systems and methods for making…
DYNAMIC ADAPTION OF A CONTINUOUS PRESENCE VIDEOCONFERENCING LAYOUT BASED ON VIDEO CONTENT
Granted: August 29, 2013
Application Number:
20130222529
Dynamically adapting a continuous presence (CP) layout in a videoconference enhances a videoconferencing experience by providing optimum visibility to regions of interest within the CP layout and ignoring regions of no interest. Based on the CP layout, a CP video image can be built, in which a conferee at a receiving endpoint can observe, simultaneously, several other participants' sites in the conference. For example, more screen space within the CP layout is devoted to presenting the…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING A CONFERENCE BETWEEN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND A CONFERENCING TERMINAL
Granted: August 15, 2013
Application Number:
20130210401
A conferencing system for an enterprise is disclosed. The conferencing system includes a management apparatus for managing conferencing resources in a premises. The management apparatus includes a communications link for communicating with a proximity announcing system, which indicates whether a portable communications device is near a conferencing device within the premises. The management apparatus can transmit a message to a proximate portable communication device indicating that a…
System and Method for Handling Critical Packets Loss in Multi-Hop RTP Streaming
Granted: August 15, 2013
Application Number:
20130208079
Disclosed are example embodiments of a method and system to reduce re-transmission requirements of a compress media transferring system implemented in a network where packet loss could be possible. An extended header for each transmitted packet can indicate the priority of the packet and endpoints can determine if a re-transmission of a missing packet is desired. Buffering of packets at different hops in a multi-hop system could allow for the retransmission request to be satisfied by a…
Extended Speakerphone Layout for Conference Room Tables
Granted: July 25, 2013
Application Number:
20130188817
A telescoping microphone and speaker strip for use in teleconferencing. The strip fitting a variety of different sized conference tables. The strip comprises a number of microphones and speakers placed on the median of a conference table and collapsed or extended to provide optimal maximum distances from participant to speaker and from participant to microphone while hiding all of the individual speaker and microphone wires. The strip can allow internal speaker and microphone wires to be…
Removing a Self Image From a Continuous Presence Video Image
Granted: July 11, 2013
Application Number:
20130176379
Upon receiving a continuous presence video image, an endpoint of a videoconference may identify its self image and replace the self image with other video data, including an alternate video image from another endpoint or a background color. Embedded markers may be placed in a continuous presence video image corresponding to the endpoint. The embedded markers identify the location of the self image of the endpoint in the continuous presence video image. The embedded markers may be…
Reflective and Refractive Solutions to Providing Direct Eye Contact Videoconferencing
Granted: June 20, 2013
Application Number:
20130155176
A videoconferencing unit for enhancing direct eye-contact between participants can include a curved fully reflective mirror to reflect the image of the near end to a camera. The curved mirror can be placed in front of the display screen near a location where images of faces/eyes of far end participants are to appear. In another example, the videoconferencing unit can include a disintegrated camera configuration that provides an air gap between a front lens element and a rear lens…
Videoconferencing System Using QR Codes for Interaction
Granted: June 20, 2013
Application Number:
20130155173
Quick Response barcodes (“QR Codes”) are used for videoconferencing between a peripheral device and a videoconferencing system, which can include a conferencing server and/or a videoconferencing unit. Conferencing related QR codes are embedded within video frames and are identified by either a peripheral device or a videoconferencing unit. Once identified, the device or unit acts according to the information provided by the QR code. The QR codes enables the peripheral device,…
Mobile Group Conferencing with Portable Devices
Granted: May 2, 2013
Application Number:
20130106975
A master device (e.g., a laptop) controls a videoconference connection with a far-end and acts as a controller for slave devices in a group. The master establishes the connection with the far-end using a wide area network and connects with the slaves using a Wi-Fi connection of a local area connection. To connect to the slaves, the master outputs an ultrasonic beacon encoding the master's address in the local network. The beacon also allows differences in the various clocks to be handled…
