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Integrated desktop videoconferencing system

US7593031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2005
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 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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