Conference layout control and control protocol
First Claim
1. A teleconferencing system comprising:
- a network; and
a plurality of nodes in communication with each other to form a conference of live scenes at each node, each node having a video display with a display layout, at least one of the nodes individually controlling at least partially the display layout of each node in the conference with a specific format able to be unique for each node.
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Abstract
A teleconferencing system includes a network. The system includes a plurality of nodes in communication with each other to form a conference. Each node having a video display with a display layout, at least one of the nodes individually controlling at least partially the display layout of each node in the conference with a specific format able to be unique for each node. A method for providing a teleconference including the steps of forming a conference with a plurality of nodes in communication with each other through a network. Each node having a video display with a display layout. There is the step of controlling individually with at least one of the nodes at least partially the display layout of each node in the conference with a specific format able to be unique for each node. A teleconferencing node. A teleconferencing system includes a network. The system includes a plurality of nodes in communication with each other through the network to form a conference. Each node communicating only a change to the other nodes when the change occurs. A method for conducting a telecommunications conference between at least three parties includes the steps of establishing a conference between the party. There is the step of making a change to the conference. There is the step of communicating only the change to the parties.
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22 Claims
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1. A teleconferencing system comprising:
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a network; and a plurality of nodes in communication with each other to form a conference of live scenes at each node, each node having a video display with a display layout, at least one of the nodes individually controlling at least partially the display layout of each node in the conference with a specific format able to be unique for each node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for providing a teleconference comprising the steps of:
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forming a conference with a plurality of nodes in communication with each other through a network of live scenes at each node, each node having a video display with a display layout; and controlling individually with at least one of the nodes at least partially the display layout of each node in the conference with a specific format able to be unique for each node.
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8. A teleconferencing node for a network with other nodes comprising:
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a network interface which communicates with the other nodes to form a conference of live scenes at each node; and a controller individually controlling at least partially the display layout of each node in the conference with a specific format able to be unique for each node.
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9. A method for conducting a telecommunications conference between at least three nodes comprising the steps of:
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establishing a conference between the nodes of live scenes at each node; making a change to the conference; and communicating only the change to the nodes. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A teleconferencing system comprising:
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a network; and a plurality of nodes in communication with each other through the network to form a conference of live scenes at each node, each node communicating only a change to the other nodes when the change occurs. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A teleconferencing node for a network with other nodes comprising:
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a network interface which communicates with the other nodes to form a live conference of live scenes at each node; and a controller which communicates only a change to the other nodes when the change occurs.
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