Customizing input to a videoconference using a remote control device
First Claim
1. A method for customizing user input to a videoconference, the method comprising:
- displaying a user interface for customizing directional input of a remote control device for use during a videoconference, wherein the user interface comprises a plurality of different videoconferencing actions that are assignable to one or more directional inputs of the remote control device in addition to normal functionality of the one or more directional inputs;
receiving first user input specifying a first videoconferencing action of the plurality of different videoconferencing actions for a first directional input of the remote control device, wherein the user input is received, at least in part, using the directional input of the remote control;
receiving second user input selecting the first directional input within a first context;
performing normal behavior of the directional input based on the second user input being received within the first context;
performing a videoconference with one or more videoconferencing units;
receiving third user input selecting the first directional input during the videoconference having a second context;
performing the first videoconferencing action in the videoconference instead of the normal behavior of the directional input based on the third user input being received within the second context.
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Abstract
System and method for user interfaces using remote control devices. More specifically, these user interfaces may be particularly useful for providing an intuitive and user friendly interaction between a user and a device or application using a display, e.g., at a “10 foot” interaction level. The user interfaces may be specifically designed for interaction using a simple remote control device having a limited number of inputs. For example, the simple remote control may include directional inputs (e.g., up, down, left, right), a confirmation input (e.g., ok), and possibly a mute input. These user interfaces may allow a user to quickly browse and filter lists of items, efficiently provide input (e.g., having multiple data types), customize directional and/or mute functionality of the remote control, perform camera control (e.g., for videoconferencing), etc.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for customizing user input to a videoconference, the method comprising:
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displaying a user interface for customizing directional input of a remote control device for use during a videoconference, wherein the user interface comprises a plurality of different videoconferencing actions that are assignable to one or more directional inputs of the remote control device in addition to normal functionality of the one or more directional inputs; receiving first user input specifying a first videoconferencing action of the plurality of different videoconferencing actions for a first directional input of the remote control device, wherein the user input is received, at least in part, using the directional input of the remote control; receiving second user input selecting the first directional input within a first context; performing normal behavior of the directional input based on the second user input being received within the first context; performing a videoconference with one or more videoconferencing units; receiving third user input selecting the first directional input during the videoconference having a second context; performing the first videoconferencing action in the videoconference instead of the normal behavior of the directional input based on the third user input being received within the second context. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium storing program instructions for customizing user input to a videoconference, wherein the program instructions are executable to:
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display a user interface for customizing directional input of a remote control device for use during a videoconference, wherein the user interface comprises a plurality of different videoconferencing actions that are assignable to one or more directional inputs of the remote control device in addition to normal functionality of the one or more directional inputs; receive first user input specifying a first videoconferencing action of the plurality of different videoconferencing actions for a first directional input of the remote control device, wherein the user input is received, at least in part, using the directional input of the remote control; receive second user input selecting the first directional input within a first context; perform normal behavior of the directional input based on the second user input being received within the first context; perform a videoconference with one or more videoconferencing units; receive third user input selecting the first directional input during the videoconference having a second context; perform the first videoconferencing action in the videoconference instead of the normal behavior of the directional input based on the third user input being received within the second context. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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