Apparatus and method for presenting audio in a video teleconference
First Claim
1. An apparatus for presenting audio in a video teleconference comprising:
- a display means viewable by at least one participant;
at least one audio source; and
a horizontal support for said display means;
wherein said at least one audio source is recessed beneath a surface of said support so that said support substantially obstructs direct transmission of said sound from said at least one audio source to said at least one participant;
wherein said at least one audio source is positioned so that sound emanating from said at least one audio source is reflected from a surface of said display means towards said at least one participant.
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Abstract
An advanced video teleconferencing (AVTC) system uniquely combines a number of features to promote a realistic “same room” experience for meeting participants. These features include an autodirector to select audio and video sources and to compose shots, a collaboration interface for each participant to communicate nonverbal information, directional LEDs to privately alert participants, audio reflected from the main display, and a collaborative table to share a video of objects or papers on a table. When implemented with sufficient bandwidth for take advantage of these features and to keep latency time low, this AVTC system results in a highly realistic and productive teleconferencing experience.
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12 Claims
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1. An apparatus for presenting audio in a video teleconference comprising:
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a display means viewable by at least one participant; at least one audio source; and a horizontal support for said display means; wherein said at least one audio source is recessed beneath a surface of said support so that said support substantially obstructs direct transmission of said sound from said at least one audio source to said at least one participant; wherein said at least one audio source is positioned so that sound emanating from said at least one audio source is reflected from a surface of said display means towards said at least one participant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of presenting audio in a video teleconference comprising the steps of:
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providing a display means viewable by at least one conference participant; and a horizontal support for said display means; recessing at least one audio source beneath a surface of said horizontal support so that said support substantially obstructs direct transmission of said sound from said at least one audio source to said at least one participant; positioning said at least one audio source so that sound emanating from said at least one audio source is reflected from a surface of said display means towards said at least one participant. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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