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Videoconferencing with enhanced illusion of physical presence in a common space

US7924306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2006
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/147
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique for enhancing the illusion of physical presence in a common space during a multipoint video conference is disclosed. The technique may include controlling the appearance of a first portion of the video images separately from an appearance of a second portion of the video images to achieve a consistent image appearance across the multipoint videoconference.

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