System for and method of conferencing with a handheld computer using multiple media types
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1. A method of videoconferencing, comprising:
- initiating, with a first handheld computer, a conferencing call with a second handheld computer;
communicating, by the first handheld computer to the second handheld computer, a combination of at least two of video data, audio data, text data, and application data; and
accessing selectively and substantially simultaneously, by the second handheld computer a combination of at least two of video data, audio data, text data, and application data.
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Abstract
A method of videoconferencing is disclosed. The method of videoconferencing includes initiating, with a first handheld computer, a conferencing call with a second handheld computer. The method also includes communicating, by the first handheld computer to the second handheld computer, a combination of at least two of video data, audio data, text data, and application data. Further, the method includes accessing selectively and substantially simultaneously, by the second handheld computer a combination of at least two of video data, audio data, text data, and application data.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of videoconferencing, comprising:
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initiating, with a first handheld computer, a conferencing call with a second handheld computer;
communicating, by the first handheld computer to the second handheld computer, a combination of at least two of video data, audio data, text data, and application data; and
accessing selectively and substantially simultaneously, by the second handheld computer a combination of at least two of video data, audio data, text data, and application data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A handheld computer, comprising:
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a processor a memory coupled to the processor;
a display coupled to the processor; and
a conferencing program stored in the memory and including functionality to access, either individually or simultaneously, at least two data types including video data, audio data, text data, and application data during a conference. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of accessing data, comprising:
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establishing a conference call using a handheld computer;
outputting a first data type by the handheld computer, the first data type being one of video data, audio data, text data, and application data;
switching selectively between data types being output by the handheld computer, while maintaining the conference call. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of accessing data, comprising:
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establishing a videoconference using a handheld computer;
displaying a video feed on the handheld computer, the video feed being at least a portion of a videoconferencing feed;
displaying simultaneously a text message on the handheld computer, the text message being received simultaneously with the video feed.
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22. A method of accessing data, comprising:
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establishing a videoconference using a handheld computer;
providing a video feed on the handheld computer, the video feed being at least a portion of a videoconferencing feed;
providing an audio feed on the handheld computer, the audio feed being at least a portion of the videoconferencing feed;
displaying simultaneously application data on the handheld computer, the application data being at least a portion of the videoconferencing feed. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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