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Methods and apparatuses for monitoring attention of a user during a conference

US8516105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2007
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/44218
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses detect devices participating in a conference; monitor the devices for an attribute corresponding to an attention level of each of the devices; and determine whether each device is active based on the attention level.

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