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 endpoint;
connecting the room function controller with a plurality of room function devices;
transmitting a plurality of control data for controlling the plurality of room function devices from the conference endpoint to the room function controller through the link, wherein each of the control data indicates at least one room function for a room function device;
sending commands based on the control data from the room function controller to the plurality of room function devices to perform the room functions; and
performing the room functions by room function devices receiving commands from the room function controller.
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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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27 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 endpoint; connecting the room function controller with a plurality of room function devices; transmitting a plurality of control data for controlling the plurality of room function devices from the conference endpoint to the room function controller through the link, wherein each of the control data indicates at least one room function for a room function device; sending commands based on the control data from the room function controller to the plurality of room function devices to perform the room functions; and performing the room functions by room function devices receiving commands from the room function controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A video conference endpoint operable during a conference call, the video conference endpoint comprising:
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an interface for making a link connecting to a room function controller connected to and controlling a plurality of room function devices; and a controller operable to transmit a plurality of control data for controlling the plurality of room function devices to the room function controller through the link; wherein each of the control data indicates at least one function 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 connected to and controlling a plurality of room function devices; and a controller operable to transmit a plurality of control data for controlling the plurality of room function devices to the room function controller through the link; wherein each of the control data indicates at least one function 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 plurality of device links; a conference endpoint having; an interface connected to the unit link; and a controller operable to transmit a plurality of control data for controlling the plurality of room function devices to a room function controller through the unit link; a room function controller having; a unit interface connected to the unit link to receive control data from the conference endpoint; and a device interface connected to the plurality of device links; and a plurality of room function devices, each room function device having an interface connected to one of the plurality of device links to receive commands from the room function controller; wherein each of the control data indicates at least one function to be performed by a room function device controlled by the room function controller; and wherein each room function device is operable to perform its room function. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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