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Using an avatar in a videoconferencing system

US9191619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2013
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/155
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System and methods for videoconferencing using an avatar are described. The presence of a user may be detected by analyzing video captured by a digital camera. The avatar may be provided to a remote device to represent the detected user.

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