Mute function for video applications

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2006-12-12

2011-10-25

Woo, Stella (Department: 2614)

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

Conferencing

Reexamination Certificate

active

08044989

ABSTRACT:
A mute function is provided that allows a user to mute a video application without alerting other participants to the muting. A user participating in the video application selects the mute function, which causes the user's video device to present a virtual image of the user to the other participants of the video application. Therefore, the other participants to the video application may continue to believe that the user is actively participating in the video application when, in fact, the user has selected the mute function and may be engaging in other activities.

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