Method and system for remote communication
US10574708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/54
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system configured for remote communication includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of a first individual, a processor configured to determine an intent of the first individual to establish communication with a remote individual, a communication module configured to communicate the presence and intent to a remote system and further configured to receive an indication of the presence and availability of a second individual at the remote system to communication, and an indicator configured to indicate the second individual's presence and availability to communication. The indicator is configured to indicate a plurality of different presence and availability states for the second individual.
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