Method and system for capturing video on a personal computer
US7548255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2370/04
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for improved video capture on a personal computer is provided. The personal computer is equipped with video controls and a camera with a privacy lens cover. A sensor for sensing when the lens cover is closed may be used along with an actuator for mechanically opening the lens cover, so that the system may optionally open the lens cover automatically for video capture applications. A user may easily capture a video stream or still images using the video controls provided. A user may also answer an incoming phone call that supports video by pressing the camera button or, optionally, the user can set a preference so that the camera is automatically enabled whenever answering a call that supports video. Additionally, the system may automatically transition to or from video anytime during a call.
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