Managing scene transitions for video communication

Details Managing scene transitions for video communication Managing scene transitions for video communication

2007-05-31

2011-11-22

Ramakrishnaiah, Melur (Department: 2614)

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

Conferencing

C348S014090, C348S014120

Reexamination Certificate

active

08063929

ABSTRACT:
Video communication systems and methods for operating the same are provided. The system has a computer cooperating with at least one image capture device which acquires video images of a local environment having an individual therein, an audio system, an image processor and a communication controller to acquire video images based upon the acquired video images and to cause output video images to a remote individual during the communication event; said computer further providing a contextual interface including an intra-scene analysis algorithm for identifying potential intra-scene transitions during the communication event and a scene capture management algorithm for determining intra-scene adjustments in video capture settings when an intra-scene transition is detected; and the contextual interface further including a transition test with an inter-scene analysis algorithm, for identifying potential inter-scene transitions in the activities of the individuals, and a transition process structure for determining inter-scene adjustments in video capture settings.

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