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Apparatus and method for avoiding invalid camera positioning in a video conference

  • US 6,618,073 B1
  • Filed: 11/06/1998
  • Issued: 09/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a video conference, a method for avoiding invalid positioning of a camera, comprising:

  • establishing a boundary outside of which said camera is prohibited from being positioned;

    receiving a new position for focusing said camera, said new position corresponding to a position of an active speaker;

    determining if said new position is outside of said boundary; and

    directing said camera to said new position, when said new position is within said boundary, and directing said camera to an adjusted position within said boundary, when said new position is outside of said boundary.

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