Portable conferencing device with videoconferencing option
US8654955B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M9/082
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Products for conferencing between a local and a distant party through an electronic channel include a portion installed to a fixed conferencing environment and another portion removable from the fixed environment for roaming conferencing. A breakout box detachable from the removable portion may be used having connections for installation-type conferencing elements such as speakers, microphones and other conferencing devices. The removable portion may include an acoustic echo canceler. The removable portion may be connected to a communication-handling device, such as a computer with VOIP software, or may be directly connected to a communication channel. Speakers or microphones in the removable portion may be automatically or manually disabled on connection with the fixed portion.
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