Integrated desktop videoconferencing system
US7593031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R5/02
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a videoconferencing system that has been integrated into a flat panel display or computer monitor. The integration provides an improved form factor for the videoconferencing system. In addition, the integration offers the dual use as a computer monitor and as a videoconferencing system. The system includes a videoconferencing module attaching to a back of the flat panel display. The videoconferencing module has videoconferencing electronics that electronically connect to integral electronics of the display. The system also includes a microphone/camera module attaching to a top of the flat panel display. The microphone/camera module has a camera and microphone that both electronically connect to the videoconferencing electronics.
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