Teleconference method and system for providing face-to-face tele

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1998-03-25

2000-12-12

Chan, Wing F.

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

User positioning

348 19, 348 20, 348452, 348552, 348584, 379202, H04N 714

Patent

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061605735

ABSTRACT:
A method and system provides a face-to-face video conference utilizing a video mirror. The method and apparatus comprise a first station having a first predetermined sensory setting; a second station having a second predetermined sensory setting; and an imaging system for capturing an image or sub-image at the first station, displaying at least a portion of the image or sub-image at the second station such that it becomes generally visually integrated with the second predetermined sensory setting. Also, disclosed is apparatus and method for effecting a face-to-face presence environment regardless of whether the first and second predetermined sensory settings are the same or different. The stations may be portable and/or modular such that they can be easily constructed or assembled. The stations may also be architectured and/or decorated to further enhance the face-to-face environment created by the video conferencing system and method. Each station may be provided with a plurality of cameras arranged to capture images in a manner which facilitates reducing or eliminating the need to match up borders or seams of the captured images when they are displayed at a remote station.

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