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Electronic device with automatic selection of image capturing devices for video communication

US12021906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2022
Grant dateJun 25, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/20
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device incorporates, and a method and a computer program product provide automatic selection of an image capturing device during video communication session to encompass a local participant. A network interface(s) of the electronic device communicatively connects over a network second electronic device(s). A controller of the electronic device monitors a first image capturing device having a first field of view (FOV) and that produces first image content and a second image capturing device having a second FOV that differs from the first FOV and that produces second image content. In response to a trigger event to start providing image content to the video communication session, the controller determines which one of the first FOV and the second FOV encompasses the local participant in the video communication session and communicates a corresponding one of the first image content and the second image content to the video communication session.

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