System and method for providing camera functions in a video environment
US8730297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/147
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided in one example and includes receiving image data at a camera element that is provisioned at a first endpoint, which is configured to conduct a video session involving a second endpoint. The method also includes identifying an incoming request for the video session; signaling to the camera element to open a lens included within the camera element; detecting that the video session has been terminated; and signaling to the camera element to close the lens.
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