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Methods and systems for multi-pane video communications

US9699406B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2016
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/63
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a video connection between a mobile device and a support terminal while enabling the support terminal to concurrently push display elements to the mobile device through a separate connection. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods establish a first connection between the support terminal and the mobile device and conduct a video chat between the devices transmitted through the first connection. The disclosed systems and methods enable the support terminal to push a display element to the mobile device through a second connection. In response to receiving the display element, the disclosed systems and methods divide the display screen of the mobile device into at least a first pane and a second pane, providing the video chat for display on the first pane and the display element for display on the second pane.

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