System and method for transferring objects in a video conferencing session
US8040369B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/1813
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of virtually passing an object in near real time between separated participants in a remote conference session is disclosed. The method includes providing a video screen at first and second locations. An object can be inserted into a scanning device coupled to a scanner opening located proximate to the video conference screen in the first location to form a scanned object file. Video imaging of the insertion of the object can be transmitted and displayed at the second location. The scanned object file can be received and printed at the second location in near real time and output through a printer opening positioned proximate the video screen at the second location to create an illusion of virtually passing the object between locations.
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