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Apparatus, method, and computer program for supporting video conferencing in a communication system

US6963352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2003
Grant dateNov 8, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/15
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A call conferencing apparatus, method, and computer program switch the video information presented to one or more participants during a conference call. The apparatus, method, and computer program identify a primary speaker channel during a video conference. Video information from the primary speaker channel is then provided to at least one other channel of the communication session.

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