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Video conference apparatus for storing a value of a parameter when communication is temporarily disconnected

  • US 5,764,278 A
  • Filed: 05/15/1995
  • Issued: 06/09/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A first video conference apparatus connected to communicate with at least one second video conference apparatus via a communication link so as to transmit at least audio and video data during a video conference, said first video conference apparatus comprising:

  • a first input inputting a temporary stop command to suspend the video conference currently being performed;

    an information storing portion;

    a storage control portion responsive to the received temporary stop command to control the information storing portion so as to store a present value of information regarding the video conference currently being performed when said temporary stop command is provided by said first input, said information including at least a communication parameter required for establishing the communication link;

    a disconnecting control portion operating to disconnect said communication link after said temporary stop command is provided by said first input; and

    a notifying portion responsive to said temporary stop command transmitting a notifying message on said communication link to said at least one second video conference apparatus indicating that said temporary stop command has been input.

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