Television – Two-way video and voice communication – Conferencing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2007-05-22
Ramakrishnaiah, Melur (Department: 2614)
Television
Two-way video and voice communication
Conferencing
C348S014090, C725S062000, C725S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10444261
ABSTRACT:
Digital television system overlays subscriber two-way communication during broadcast program delivery to create virtual audience community. Individual or group billing and advertisement is personalized per DTV receiver program viewing and/or conferencing activity. Subscriber receiver includes camera and other media I/O device for multi-way video conferencing. Participants may be added or removed dynamically during programming or conferencing.
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Fernandez Dennis S.
Hu Irene Y.
Fernandez Dennis S.
Fernandez & Associates LLP
Ramakrishnaiah Melur
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