Methods and apparatus for providing egalitarian control in a multimedia collaboration session
US7421069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/566
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multimedia collaboration system that facilitates more efficient, free-flowing collaboration sessions. The role of the presenter can be exchanged among participants in a collaboration session. The multimedia collaboration system is configured so that control of a collaboration session can be exchanged freely between participants in the collaboration session. The multimedia collaboration system enables participants in the collaboration session to determine the pace and course of the session.
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