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Method and apparatus for providing egalitarian control in a multimedia collaboration session

US8819136B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2012
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/566
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multimedia collaboration system that facilitates more efficient, free-flowing collaboration sessions. The role of the presenter can be exchanged among participants in a collaboration session. The multimedia collaboration system is configured so that control of a collaboration session can be exchanged freely between participants in the collaboration session. The multimedia collaboration system enables participants in the collaboration session to determine the pace and course of the session.

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