Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1995-11-28
1999-06-01
Barlow, John
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
370261, 348 15, H04N 142
Patent
active
059095431
ABSTRACT:
A terminal device which can set a connection status of a communication tool line between terminal devices in various ways and an electronic conference system having such a terminal device are provided. The terminal device for communicating information between remote terminal devices comprises a connection status operation/control unit for setting a connection status of a line to be used by the communication tool, a connection modification unit for changing the line connection in accordance with the content set by the connection status operation/control unit, a connection status modification convey unit for outputting the content set by the connection status operation/control unit to other terminal device, and a connection status modification inform unit for receiving the content of the modification of the line connection from the other terminal.
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Okazaki Hiroshi
Sato Hiroaki
Tanaka Ken'ichiro
Tsujimura Kazuko
Barlow John
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Miller Craig Steven
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