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Apparatus and method to switch a video call to an audio call

US9025001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2013
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/147
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method to control transmission of a sequence of a video call or communication. An individual participating in a video call or communication can shade a video input port of a camera to switch from a video call or communication to an audio only call or communication. A control element can be provided to reinstate transmission of the video component of the call or communication.

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