Whiteboard activity noise detection system for immersive telepresence systems
US9426373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/60
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a first signal from a first microphone, and determining when the first signal is indicative of activity on a first surface. The method also includes controlling a camera to focus on the first surface when it is determined that the first signal indicates the activity on the first surface. In such an embodiment, the first microphone and the camera may be part of a collaboration system, and the first surface may be a surface of a whiteboard.
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