Audio control system for video teleconferencing
US5859663A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/567
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A visual indicator is employed on screen at each station of a video teleconference to inform respective participants of their place in a talk request queue. The indicators are controlled automatically in accordance with designer-chosen conference parameters. Optional system failsafe mechanisms protect against system lock-up.
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