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Conference system discussion unit with exchangeable modules

US7912197B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2005
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2300/04
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A discussion unit (6) for use in a conference system (8) is disclosed, which is adapted to be connected to at least one second discussion unit (6) of the conference system (8). The discussion unit (6) is switchable between at least two operating modes. The discussion unit (6) further comprises at least one exchangeable control (420) out of a set of controls comprising at least one control for each of the operating modes, wherein the at least one exchangeable control (420) is adapted to indicate to a user the operating mode currently used and to allow for the user to control the discussion unit (6).

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