Apparatus and method to switch a video call to an audio call
US9025001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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