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`Integrated Video Conferencing System
`Integrated Video Conferencing System
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`By:
`By:
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`Michael L. Kenoyer
`Michael L. Kenoyer
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`Attorney Docket No.: 589605800
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`Attorney Docket No.: 5896-05800
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`Customer ID #35690
`Jeffrey C. Hood/REH
`Meyenons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowen & Goetzel, RC.
`700 Lavaca, Suite 800
`Customer ID #35690
`Austin, Texas 78701-3102
`Jeffrey C. Hood/REH
`Ph: (512) 853-8820
`Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetze!, P.C.
`700 Lavaca, Suite 800
`Austin, Texas 78701-3102
`Ph: (512) 853-8820
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`Field of the Invention
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`1.
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`The present invention relates generally to conferencing and, more specifically, to
`Field of the Invention
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`video conferencing.
`The present invention relates generally to conferencing and, more specifically, to
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`video conferencing.
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`2.
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`Description of the Related Art
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`Description of the Related Art
`Video conferencing may be used to allow two or more participants at remote
`Video conferencing may be used to allow two or more participants at remote
`locations to communicate using both video and audio. Each participant location may
`locations to communicate using both video and audio. Each participant location may
`include a video conferencing system for video/audio communication with other
`include a video conferencing system for video/audio communication with other
`participants. Each video conferencing system may include a camera and microphone to
`participants. Each video conferencing system may include a camera and microphone to
`collect video and audio from a first or local participant to send to another (remote)
`collect video and audio from a first or local participant to send to another (remote)
`participant. Each video conferencing system may also include a display and speaker to
`participant. Each video conferencing system may also include a display and speaker to
`reproduce video and audio received from a remote participant. Each video conferencing
`reproduce video and audio received from a remote participant. Each video conferencing
`system may also have a computer system to allow additional functionality into the video
`system may also have a computer system to allow additional functionality into the video
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`conference.
`conference.
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`For example, additional functionality may include data conferencing
`For example, additional
`functionality may include data conferencing
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`(including displaying and/or modifying a document for both participants during the
`(including displaying and/or modifying a document for both participants during the
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`conference).
`conference).
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`Summary of the Invention
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`Summary of the Invention
`The integrated video conferencing system may include microphones to capture
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`participant audio and a camera to capture participant video. In some embodiments, the
`The integrated video conferencing system may include microphones to capture
`camera may acquire high resolution or high definition (e.g., HDTV compatible) signals to
`participant audio and a camera to capture participant video.
`In some embodiments, the
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`send to a remote participant. The integrated video conferencing system may also include
`camera may acquire high resolution or high definition (e.g., HDTV compatible) signals to
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`speakers to produce audio from conference participants and a display to provide video of
`send to a remote participant. The integrated video conferencing system may also include
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`speakers to produce audio from conference participants and a display to provide video of
`conference participants. In some embodiments, the display may include a high definition
`conference participants. In some embodiments, the display may include a high definition
`(HD) liquid crystal display (LCD) display (e.g., with a 1280 by 768 resolution). The
`(HD) liquid crystal display (LCD) display (e.g., with a 1280 by 768 resolution). The
`integrated video conferencing system may fold into a compact form for portability.
`integrated video conferencing system may fold into a compact form for portability.
`In
`some embodiments, the integrated video conferencing system may be used as a
`some embodiments,
`the integrated video conferencing system may be used as a
`speakerphone (e.g., in audio only calls) and/or a video conference system.
`speakerphone (e. g., in audio only calls) and/or a video conference system.
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`Brief Description of the Drawings
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`A better understanding of the present invention may be obtained when the
`Brief Description of the Drawings
`following detailed description is considered in conjunction with the following drawings,
`A better understanding of the present
`invention may be obtained when the
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`in which:
`following detailed description is considered in conjunction with the following drawings,
`FIG. 1 illustrates a video conferencing network, according to an embodiment;
`in which:
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`FIG. 2a illustrates a participant location, according to an embodiment;
`FIG. 1 illustrates a video conferencing network, according to an embodiment;
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`FIG. 2b illustrates of a participant location with an integrated video conferencing
`FIG. 2a illustrates a participant location, according to an embodiment;
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`FIG. 2b illustrates of a participant location with an integrated video conferencing
`system, according to an embodiment;
`system, according to an embodiment;
`FIG. 3 illustrates an isometric view of the integrated video conferencing system,
`FIG. 3 illustrates an isometric View of the integrated video conferencing system,
`according to an embodiment;
`according to an embodiment;
`FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the integrated video conferencing system,
`FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the integrated video conferencing system,
`according to an embodiment;
`according to an embodiment;
`FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the integrated video conferencing system,
`FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the integrated video conferencing system,
`according to an embodiment;
`according to an embodiment;
`FIG. 6 illustrates a right side view of the integrated video conferencing system,
`FIG. 6 illustrates a right side view of the integrated video conferencing system,
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`according to an embodiment;
`according to an embodiment;
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`FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view of the folding mechanism of the integrated
`FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded View of the folding mechanism of the integrated
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`video conferencing system, according to an embodiment;
`video conferencing system, according to an embodiment;
`FIGS. 8a—c illustrates a folding sequence of the integrated video conferencing
`FIGs. 8a-c illustrates a folding sequence of the integrated video conferencing
`system, according to an embodiment; and
`system, according to an embodiment; and
`FIG. 9 illustrates a method for folding the integrated video conferencing system,
`FIG. 9 illustrates a method for folding the integrated video conferencing system,
`according to an embodiment.
`according to an embodiment.
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`While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms,
`While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms,
`specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will
`specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will
`herein be described in detail.
`It should be understood, however, that the drawings and
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`herein be described in detail.
`It should be understood, however, that the drawings and
`detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form
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`detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form
`disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and
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`disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and
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`alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the
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`appended claims. Note, the headings are for organizational purposes only and are not
`alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the
`meant to be used to limit or interpret the description or claims. Furthermore, note that the
`appended claims. Note, the headings are for organizational purposes only and are not
`word "may'' is used throughout this application in a permissive sense (i.e., having the
`meant to be used to limit or interpret the description or claims. Furthennore, note that the
`potential to, being able to), not a mandatory sense (i.e., must). The term "include", and
`word “may” is used throughout this application in a permissive sense (i.e., having the
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`derivations thereof, mean "including, but not limited to". The term "coupled" means
`potential to, being able to), not a mandatory sense (i.e., must). The term "include", and
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`"directly or indirectly connected".
`derivations thereof, mean "including, but not
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`limited to". The term “coupled” means
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`“directly or indirectly connected”.
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`Detailed Description of the Embodiments
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`Detailed Description of the Embodiments
`Incorporation by Reference
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`U.S. Patent Application titled "Speakerphone", serial number 11/251,084, which
`lncomoration by Reference
`5 was filed October 14, 2005, whose inventor is William V. Oxford is hereby incorporated
`U.S. Patent Application titled “Speakerphone”, serial number 11/251,084, which
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`by reference in its entirety as though fully and completely set forth herein.
`was filed October 14, 2005, whose inventor is William V. Oxford is hereby incorporated
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`U.S. Patent Application titled "Video Conferencing System Transcoder", serial
`by reference in its entirety as though fully and completely set forth herein.
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`U.S. Patent Application titled “Video Conferencing System Transcoder”, serial
`number 111252,238, which was filed October 17, 2005, whose inventors are Michael L.
`number 11/252,238, which was filed October 17, 2005, whose inventors are Michael L.
`Kenoyer and Michael V. Jenkins, is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as
`Kenoyer and Michael V. Jenkins, is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as
`though fully and completely set forth herein.
`though fully and completely set forth herein.
`U.S. Patent Application titled "Speakerphone Supporting Video and Audio
`U.S. Patent Application titled “Speakerphone Supporting Video and Audio
`Features", serial number 11/251,086, which was filed October 14, 2005, whose inventors
`Features”, serial number 11/251,086, which was filed October 14, 2005, whose inventors
`are Michael L. Kenoyer, Craig B. Malloy and Wayne E. Mock is hereby incorporated by
`are Michael L. Kenoyer, Craig B. Malloy and Wayne E. Mock is hereby incorporated by
`reference in its entirety as though fully and completely set forth herein.
`reference in its entirety as though fully and completely set forth herein.
`U.S. Patent Application titled "High Definition Camera Pan Tilt Mechanism",
`U.S. Patent Application titled “High Definition Camera Pan Tilt Mechanism”,
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`serial number 11/251,083, which was filed October 14, 2005, whose inventors are
`serial number 11/251,083, which was filed October 14, 2005, whose inventors are
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`Michael L. Kenoyer, William V. Oxford, Patrick D. Vanderwilt, Hans-Christoph
`Michael L. Kenoyer, William V. Oxford, Patrick D. Vanderwilt, Hans-Christoph
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`Haenlein, Branko Lukic and Jonathan I. Kaplan, is hereby incorporated by reference in its
`Haenlein, Branko Lukic and Jonathan I. Kaplan, is hereby incorporated by reference in its
`entirety as though fully and completely set forth herein.
`entirety as though fully and completely set forth herein.
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`FIG.
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`illustrates an embodiment of a videoconferencing system 100. Video
`FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a videoconferencing system 100. Video
`conferencing system 100 comprises a plurality of participant locations or endpoints. FIG.
`conferencing system 100 comprises a plurality of participant locations or endpoints. FIG.
`1
`illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a videoconferencing system 100 which may
`1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a videoconferencing system 100 which may
`include a network 101, endpoints 103A-103H (e.g., audio and/or video conferencing
`include a network 101, endpoints 103A-103H (e.g., audio and/or video conferencing
`systems), gateways 130A—l30B, a service provider 108 (e.g., a multipoint control unit
`systems), gateways 130A-130B, a service provider 108 (e.g., a multipoint control unit
`(MCU)), a public switched telephone network (PSTN) 120, conference units 105A-105D,
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`(MCU)), a public switched telephone network (PSTN) 120, conference units 105A-105D,
`and plain old telephone system (POTS) telephones 106A-106B. Endpoints 103C and
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`and plain old telephone system (POTS) telephones 1 06A-1 06B. Endpoints 1 03C and
`103D-103H may be coupled to network 101 via gateways 130A and 130B, respectively,
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`103D-103H may be coupled to network 101 via gateways 130A and 130B, respectively,
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`and gateways BOA and BOB may each include firewall, network address translation
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`(NAT), packet filter, and/or proxy mechanisms, among others. Conference units 105A-
`and gateways 130A and 130B may each include firewall, network address translation
`105B and POTS telephones 106A-106B may be coupled to network 101 via PSTN 120.
`(NAT), packet filter, and/or proxy mechanisms, among others. Conference units 105A-
`In some embodiments, conference units 105A-105B may each be coupled to PSTN 120
`105B and POTS telephones 106A-106B may be coupled to network 101 via PSTN 120.
`via an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) connection, and each may include
`In some embodiments, conference units 105A-105B may each be coupled to PSTN 120
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`and/or implement H.320 capabilities.
`In various embodiments, video and audio
`via an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) connection, and each may include
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`conferencing may be implemented over various types of networked devices.
`and/or
`implement H.320 capabilities.
`In various embodiments, video and audio
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`conferencing may be implemented over various types of networked devices.
`In some embodiments, endpoints 103A-103H, gateways BOA-BOB, conference
`In some embodiments, endpoints 103A-103H, gateways 130A—13OB, conference
`units 105C-105D, and service provider 108 may each include various wireless or wired
`units 105C-105D, and service provider 108 may each include various wireless or wired
`communication devices that implement various types of communication, such as wired
`communication devices that implement various types of communication, such as wired
`Ethernet, wireless Ethernet (e.g., IEEE 802.11), IEEE 802.16, paging logic, RF (radio
`Ethernet, wireless Ethcmet (e.g., IEEE 802.11), IEEE 802.16, paging logic, RF (radio
`frequency) communication logic, a modem, a digital subscriber line (DSL) device, a cable
`frequency) communication logic, a modem, a digital subscriber line (DSL) device, a cable
`(television) modem, an ISDN device, an ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) device, a
`(television) modem, an ISDN device, an ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) device, a
`satellite transceiver device, a parallel or serial port bus interface, and/or other type of
`satellite transceiver device, a parallel or serial port bus interface, and/or other type of
`communication device or method.
`communication device or method.
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`In various embodiments, the methods and/or systems described may be used to
`In various embodiments, the methods and/or systems described may be used to
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`implement connectivity between or among two or more participant locations or
`implement connectivity between or among two or more participant
`locations or
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`endpoints, each having voice and/or video devices (eg, endpoints
`l03A—lO3H,
`endpoints, each having voice and/or video devices (e.g., endpoints 103A-103H,
`conference units 105A~105D, POTS telephones 106A-106B, etc.) that communicate
`conference units 105A-105D, POTS telephones 106A-106B, etc.) that communicate
`through various networks (e.g., network 101, PSTN 120, the Internet, etc.).
`through various networks (e.g., network 101, PSTN 120, the Internet, etc.).
`Endpoints 103A-103C may include voice conferencing capabilities and include or
`Endpoints 1 03A-1 03C may include voice conferencing capabilities and include or
`be coupled to various audio devices (e.g., microphones, audio input devices, speakers,
`be coupled to various audio devices (e.g., microphones, audio input devices, speakers,
`audio output devices, telephones, speaker telephones, etc.). Endpoints 103D-103H may
`audio output devices, telephones, speaker telephones, etc.). Endpoints 103D-103H may
`include voice
`and video communications capabilities
`(e.g., video conferencing
`include voice and video communications capabilities (e.g., video conferencing
`capabilities) and include or be coupled to various audio devices (e. g., microphones, audio
`capabilities) and include or be coupled to various audio devices (e.g., microphones, audio
`input devices, speakers, audio output devices, telephones, speaker telephones, etc.) and
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`input devices, speakers, audio output devices, telephones, speaker telephones, etc.) and
`include or be coupled to various video devices (e.g., monitors, projectors, displays,
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`include or be coupled to various video devices (e.g., monitors, projectors, displays,
`televisions, video output devices, video input devices, cameras, etc.).
`In some
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`televisions, video output devices, video input devices, cameras, etc.).
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`In some
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`embodiments, endpoints 103A-103H may comprise various ports for coupling to one or
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`more devices (e.g., audio devices, video devices, etc.) and/or to one or more networks.
`embodiments, endpoints 103A-lO3H may comprise various ports for coupling to one or
`Conference units 1 05A-1 050 may include voice and/or video conferencing
`more devices (e.g., audio devices, video devices, etc.) and/or to one or more networks.
`capabilities and include or be coupled to various audio devices (e.g., microphones, audio
`Conference units 105A-105D may include voice and/or video conferencing
`input devices, speakers, audio output devices, telephones, speaker telephones, etc.) and/or
`capabilities and include or be coupled to various audio devices (e.g., microphones, audio
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`include or be coupled to various video devices (e.g., monitors, projectors, displays,
`input devices, speakers, audio output devices, telephones, speaker telephones, etc.) and/or
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`In some
`televisions, video output devices, video input devices, cameras, etc.).
`include or be coupled to various video devices (e.g., monitors, projectors, displays,
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`televisions, video output devices, video input devices, cameras, etc.).
`In some
`embodiments, endpoints 103A-103H and/or conference units 105A-105D may include
`embodiments, endpoints 103A-l03H and/or conference units 105A-105D may include
`and/or implement various network media communication capabilities. For example,
`and/or implement various network media communication capabilities. For example,
`endpoints 103A-103H and/or conference units 105C-105D may each include and/or
`endpoints 103A-1031-i and/or conference units 105C-105D may each include and/or
`implement one or more real time protocols, e.g., session initiation protocol (SIP), H.261,
`implement one or more real time protocols, e.g., session initiation protocol (SIP), H.261,
`H.263, H.264, H.323, among others. In the currently preferred embodiment, endpoints
`H.263, H.264, H.323, among others.
`In the currently preferred embodiment, endpoints
`1 03A-1 03H implement H.264 encoding for high definition video streams.
`103A-1031-I implement H.264 encoding for high definition video streams.
`In various embodiments, a codec may implement a real time transmission
`In various embodiments, a codec may implement a real
`time transmission
`In some embodiments, a codec (which may mean short for "compressor I
`protocol.
`protocol.
`In some embodiments, a codec (which may mean short for “compressor /
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`decompressor") may comprise any system and/or method for encoding and/or decoding
`decompressor”) may comprise any system and/or method for encoding and/or decoding
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`(e.g., compressing and decompressing) data (e.g., audio and/or video data). For example,
`(e.g., compressing and decompressing) data (e.g., audio and/or video data). For example,
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`communication applications may use codecs to convert an analog signal to a digital signal
`communication applications may use codecs to convert an analog signal to a digital signal
`for transmitting over various digital networks (e.g., network 101 , PSTN 120, the Internet,
`for transmitting over various digital networks (e.g., network 101, PSTN 120, the Internet,
`etc.) and to convert a received digital signal to an analog signal. In various embodiments,
`etc.) and to convert a received digital signal to an analog signal. In various embodiments,
`codecs may be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination of both. Some
`codecs may be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination of both. Some
`codecs for computer video and/or audio may include MPEG, Indeom, and Cinepakm,
`codecs for computer video and/or audio may include MPEG, Indeo™, and Cinepak™,
`among others.
`among others.
`At least one of the participant locations includes a camera for acquiring high
`At least one of the participant locations includes a camera for acquiring high
`resolution or high definition (e.g., HDTV compatible) signals, as discussed further below.
`resolution or high definition (e.g., HDTV compatible) signals, as discussed further below.
`At least one of the participant locations includes a high definition display (e.g., an HDTV
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`At least one of the participant locations includes a high definition display (e.g., an HDTV
`display), for displaying received video signals in a high definition format, as discussed
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`display), for displaying received video signals in a high definition format, as discussed
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`further below. In one embodiment the network 101 may be 1.5 MB or less (e.g., T1 or
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`less). In another embodiment, the network is 2 MB or less.
`fitrther below.
`In one embodiment the network 101 may be 1.5 MB or less (e.g., T1 or
`One of the embodiments of the present invention comprises a video conferencing
`less). In another embodiment, the network is 2 MB or less.
`system that is designed to operate with network infrastructures that support T1
`One of the embodiments of the present invention comprises a video conferencing
`capabilities or less, e.g., 1.5 mega-bits per second or less in one embodiment, and 2 mega(cid:173)
`system that
`is designed to operate with network infrastructures that support T1
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`bits per second in other embodiments. The video conferencing system supports high
`capabilities or less, e. g., 1.5 mega-bits per second or less in one embodiment, and 2 mega-
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`definition capabilities. The term "high resolution" includes displays with resolution of
`bits per second in other embodiments. The video conferencing system supports high
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`definition capabilities. The term “high resolution” includes displays with resolution of
`In one embodiment, high-definition resolution may
`1280 x 720 pixels and higher.
`1280 x 720 pixels and higher.
`In one embodiment, high-definition resolution may
`comprise 1280 x 720 progressive scans at 60 frames per second, or 1920 x 1080
`comprise 1280 x 720 progressive scans at 60 frames per second, or 1920 x 1080
`interlaced or 1920 x 1080 progressive. Thus, an embodiment of the present invention
`interlaced or 1920 x 1080 progressive. Thus, an embodiment of the present invention
`comprises a video conferencing system with high definition "e.g. similar to HDTV"
`comprises a video conferencing system with high definition “e.g. similar to HDTV”
`display capabilities using network infrastructures with bandwidths Tl capability or less.
`display capabilities using network infrastructures with bandwidths Tl capability or less.
`The term "high-definition" is intended to have the full breath of its ordinary meaning and
`The term “high~defi.nition” is intended to have the full breath of its ordinary meaning and
`includes "high resolution".
`includes “high resolution”.
`FIG. 2a illustrates an embodiment of a participant location, also referred to as an
`FIG. 2a illustrates an embodiment of a participant location, also referred to as an
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`endpoint or conferencing unit (e.g., a video conferencing system). In some embodiments,
`endpoint or conferencing unit (e. g., a video conferencing system). In some embodiments,
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`the video conference system may have a system codec 209 to manage both a
`the video conference system may have a system codec 209 to manage both a
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`For example,
`a
`speakerphone 205/207 and a video conferencing system 203.
`For example, a
`speakerphone 205/207 and a video conferencing system 203.
`speakerphone 205/207 and a video conferencing system 203 may be coupled to the
`speakerphone 205/207 and a video conferencing system 203 may be coupled to the
`integrated video and audio conferencing system 209 and may receive audio and/or video
`integrated video and audio conferencing system 209 and may receive audio and/or video
`signals from the system codec 209.
`signals from the system codec 209.
`In some embodiments, the participant location may include a high definition
`In some embodiments, the participant location may include a high definition
`camera 204 for acquiring high definition images (e.g., of participant 107a) of the
`camera 204 for acquiring high definition images (e.g., of participant 1 07a) of the
`participant location. The participant location may also include a high definition display
`participant location. The participant location may also include a high definition display
`201 (e.g., a HDTV display). High definition images acquired by the camera may be
`201 (e.g., a HDTV display). High definition images acquired by the camera may be
`displayed locally on the display and may also be encoded and transmitted to other
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`displayed locally on the display and may also be encoded and transmitted to other
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`The participant location may also include a sound system 261. The sound system
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`261 may include multiple speakers including left speakers 271, center speaker 273, and
`The participant location may also include a sound system 261. The sound system
`right speakers 275. Other numbers of speakers and other speaker configurations may also
`261 may include multiple speakers including left speakers 271, center speaker 273, and
`be used. In some embodiments, the video conferencing system may include a camera 204
`right speakers 275. Other numbers of speakers and other speaker configurations may also
`for capturing video of the conference site. In some embodiments, the video conferencing
`be used. In some embodiments, the video conferencing system may include a camera 204
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`system may include one or more speakerphones 205/207 which may be daisy chained
`for capturing video of the conference site.
`In some embodiments, the video conferencing
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`together.
`system may include one or more speakerphones 205/207 which may be daisy chained
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`together.
`The video conferencing system components (e.g., the camera 204, display 201,
`The video conferencing system components (e.g., the camera 204, display 201,
`sound system 261, and speakerphones 205/207) may be coupled to a system codec 209.
`sound system 261, and speakerphones 205/207) may be coupled to a system codec 209.
`The system codec 209 may receive audio and/or video data from a network. The system
`The system codec 209 may receive audio and/or video data from a network. The system
`codec 209 may send the audio to the speakerphone 205/207 and/or sound system 261 and
`codec 209 may send the audio to the speakerphone 205/207 and/or sound system 261 and
`the video to the display 201. The received video may be high definition video that is
`the video to the display 201. The received video may be high definition video that is
`· displayed on the high definition display. The system codec 209 may also receive video
`A displayed on the high definition display. The system codec 209 may also receive video
`data from the camera 204 and audio data from the speakerphones 205/207 and transmit
`data from the camera 204 and audio data from the Speakerphones 205/207 and transmit
`the video and/or audio data over the network to another conferencing system. In some
`the video and/or audio data over the network to another conferencing system.
`In some
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`embodiments, the conferencing system may be controlled by a participant through the
`embodiments, the conferencing system may be controlled by a participant through the
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`user input components (e.g., buttons) on the speakerphone and/or remote control 250.
`user input components (e.g., buttons) on the speakerphone and/or remote control 250.
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`Other system interfaces may also be used.
`Other system interfaces may also be used.
`FIG. 2b illustrates an embodiment of a participant location with an integrated
`FIG. 2b illustrates an embodiment of a participant location with an integrated
`video conferencing system 291.
`In some embodiments, a participant 107b may use an
`video conferencing system 291. In some embodiments, a participant 1 07b may use an
`integrated video conferencing system 291 to communicate with other participants in an
`integrated video conferencing system 291 to communicate with other participants in an
`audio and/or video conference. The integrated video conferencing system 291 may
`audio and/or video conference. The integrated video conferencing system 291 may
`include microphones to capture participant audio and a camera to capture participant
`include microphones to capture participant audio and a camera to capture participant
`video (along with corresponding audio processing capabilities). The integrated video
`video (along with corresponding audio processing capabilities). The integrated video
`conferencing system 291 may also include speakers to produce audio from conference
`conferencing system 291 may also include speakers to produce audio from conference
`participants and a display to provide video of conference participants. The integrated
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`participants and a display to provide video of conference participants. The integrated
`video conferencing system 291 may include encode/decode functionality (e.g., an internal
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`video conferencing system 291 may include encode/decode functionality (e.g., an internal
`codec with processing chips for encoding and/or decoding).
`The integrated video
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`codec with processing chips fo