Conference unit controlling room functions
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1. A method for combining all control operations during a conference call, the method comprising:
- connecting a room function controller with a link to a conference unit;
transmitting control data from the conference unit to the room function controller through the link, wherein the control data indicates a room function;
sending a command from the room function controller to a room function device to perform the room function; and
performing the room function by the room function device.
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Abstract
Methods and devices for controlling room function devices from a single conference unit. A conference unit can be a video conference unit or a speakerphone. Controlled devices may include external loudspeakers, microphones, room function controllers, powered doors, powered windows, powered window shades or blinders, video screens etc. The connections between devices may be wired, wireless, or a combination of both.
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28 Claims
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1. A method for combining all control operations during a conference call, the method comprising:
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connecting a room function controller with a link to a conference unit;
transmitting control data from the conference unit to the room function controller through the link, wherein the control data indicates a room function;
sending a command from the room function controller to a room function device to perform the room function; and
performing the room function by the room function device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A video conference unit operable during a conference call, the video conference unit comprising:
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an interface for making a link connecting to a room function controller; and
a controller operable to transmit control data to the room function controller through the link;
wherein the control data indicates the functions to be performed by a room function device controlled by the room function controller. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A speakerphone operable during a conference call, the speakerphone comprising:
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an interface for making a link connecting to a room function controller; and
a controller operable to transmit control data to the room function controller through the link;
wherein the control data indicates the functions to be performed by a room function device controlled by the room function controller. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A conference system for combining all control operations during a conference call, the conference system comprising:
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a unit link;
a device link;
a conference unit having;
an interface connected to the unit link; and
a controller operable to transmit control data to a room function controller through the unit link;
a room function controller having;
a unit interface connected to the unit link; and
a device interface connected to the device link; and
a room function device having an interface connected to the device link;
wherein the control data indicates a function to be performed by the room function device controlled by the room function controller; and
wherein the room function device is operable to perform the room function. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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