Wireless telepresence collaboration system
US7539504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/1016
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system providing wireless personal telepresence facilitating collaboration by two or more persons, each in different locations, on a task at one of the locations and requiring visualization by multiple persons. A portable wireless unit captures/transmits video depicting the technician's first-hand field of view while keeping her hands free to perform the task. The expert employs a management console for visualization of the task being performed by the technician while communicating in real time with the technician. The management console also provides control over video and audio functions including record, playback, freeze frame and image attributes. Communication between the two persons is accomplished by exchanging digitally compressed video and audio via a voice or data network, either public or private. A community server augments the system by supporting three or more participants and enabling communication across public networks.
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