Television – Two-way video and voice communication – User positioning
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-19
2005-04-19
Chan, Wing F. (Department: 2643)
Television
Two-way video and voice communication
User positioning
C348S014070, C359S015000, C353S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06882358
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, system, and method for enabling eye-to-eye contact in video conferences. In general, the system and apparatus employ means for generating video images corresponding to real images that would be produced if a video camera were disposed at or behind a video display having a field of view directed toward a target object such as a participant. An image (either real, reflected, or holographic) is formed based on light reflected off of the target object, and object light corresponding to the image is received by the video camera, which produces a video signal containing the image. Typically, the means for generating the video images employs direct imaging, reflective imaging, or holographic imaging. The means for generating the video images are also configured in such a manner as to be substantially transparent to video conference participants viewing the display images on the video display. A similar configuration is deployed at two or more conference rooms, thereby enabling participants to communicate with one another using eye-to-eye contact.
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Bajorins David
Pierce Robert
Schuster John
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Chan Wing F.
Terabeam Corporation
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