Geometric proxy for a participant in an online meeting
US9836870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S2400/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A perspective-correct communication window system and method for communicating between participants in an online meeting, where the participants are not in the same physical locations. Embodiments of the system and method provide an in-person communications experience by changing virtual viewpoint for the participants when they are viewing the online meeting. The participant sees a different perspective displayed on a monitor based on the location of the participant's eyes. Embodiments of the system and method include a capture and creation component that is used to capture visual data about each participant and create a realistic geometric proxy from the data. A scene geometry component is used to create a virtual scene geometry that mimics the arrangement of an in-person meeting. A virtual viewpoint component displays the changing virtual viewpoint to the viewer and can add perceived depth using motion parallax.
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