Video conferencing apparatus and method

Details Video conferencing apparatus and method Video conferencing apparatus and method

2003-08-29

2008-07-08

Ramakrishnaiah, Melur (Department: 2614)

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

C348S014080, C348S014050

Reexamination Certificate

active

07397495

ABSTRACT:
A video conferencing system having video and/or audio capture device for video and audio communications is disclosed. The video and audio capture device may include one or more switches for securely activating and deactivating the device. Furthermore, an indicator may be hard-wired to the video and/or audio components so to provide a true indication of when these components are on and off. The video and audio capture device may also be integrated into a single unit.

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