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Method and system for video conferencing in a virtual environment

US8279254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2008
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2360/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a method and a system are provided to receive a first video signal at a first client and to receive a second video signal at a second client. The first video signal comprises an image of a first person and the second video signal comprises an image of a second person. The received first video signal and an image of a conference room are combined at the first client to create a first modified video signal comprising the image of the first person in the conference room. The received second video signal and the image of the conference room are combined at the second client to create a second modified video signal comprising the image of the second person in the conference room.

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