Dynamic adaption of a continuous presence videoconferencing layout based on video content

    公开(公告)号:US09467657B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-11

    申请号:US15050245

    申请日:2016-02-22

    Applicant: Polycom, Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N7/152 H04N5/2628 H04N7/142

    Abstract: Dynamically adapting a continuous presence (CP) layout in a videoconference enhances a videoconferencing experience by providing optimum visibility to regions of interest within the CP layout and ignoring regions of no interest. Based on the CP layout, a CP video image can be built, in which a conferee at a receiving endpoint can observe, simultaneously, several other participants' sites in the conference. For example, more screen space within the CP layout is devoted to presenting the participants in the conference and little or no screen space is used to present an empty seat, an empty room, or an unused portion of a room. Aspect ratios of segments of the CP layout (e.g., landscape vs. portrait) can be adjusted to optimally present the regions of interest. The CP layout can be adjusted as regions of interest change depending on the dynamics of the video conference.

    Method and system for synchronizing audio and video streams in media relay conferencing
    142.
    发明授权
    Method and system for synchronizing audio and video streams in media relay conferencing 有权
    用于在媒体中继会议中同步音频和视频流的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09426423B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-23

    申请号:US14054411

    申请日:2013-10-15

    Applicant: Polycom, Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N7/152 H04L65/403 H04L65/605 H04L65/607 H04L65/80

    Abstract: A novel technique allows synchronizing a plurality of audio and video streams received at a receiving media relay endpoint via an intermediate node, such as a media relay multipoint control unit. The received streams were generated by a plurality of transmitting media relay endpoints and been relayed to the plurality of receiving media relay endpoints via the intermediate node, but are seen as being using a single time domain, in terms of wall clock and manipulated timestamps, while preserving the correct capture time.

    Abstract translation: 一种新颖的技术允许经由诸如媒体中继多点控制单元的中间节点同步在接收媒体中继端点处接收的多个音频和视频流。 所接收的流由多个传输媒体中继端点生成,并且经由中间节点被中继到多个接收媒体中继端点,但是根据挂钟和被操纵的时间戳被看作是使用单个时域,而 保持正确的捕获时间。

    Method and systems for optimizing bandwidth utilization in a multi-participant full mesh peer-to-peer video session
    143.
    发明授权
    Method and systems for optimizing bandwidth utilization in a multi-participant full mesh peer-to-peer video session 有权
    用于优化多参与者全网状点对点视频会话中的带宽利用率的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09380266B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US14674587

    申请日:2015-03-31

    Applicant: Polycom, Inc.

    Inventor: Deep Subhash Pai

    Abstract: An endpoint optimizes bandwidth by initiating a peer-to-peer conference with a plurality of remote devices, generating a first quality list comprising a first device of the plurality of remote devices from which to receive a first data stream at a first quality level, transmit a request to the first device to receive the first data stream at the first quality level, determining that a second device of the plurality of remote devices is not a member of the first quality list, and in response to determining that the second device of the plurality of remote devices is not a member of the first quality list, transmitting a request to the second device to receive a second data stream at a second quality level.

    Abstract translation: 端点通过与多个远程设备发起对等会议来优化带宽,生成包括多个远程设备中的第一设备的第一质量列表,从第一设备以第一质量级别接收第一数据流,传送 向所述第一设备请求以第一质量级别接收所述第一数据流,确定所述多个远程设备中的第二设备不是所述第一质量列表的成员,并且响应于确定所述第一设备的所述第二设备 多个远程设备不是第一质量列表的成员,将请求发送到第二设备以在第二质量水平接收第二数据流。

    Digital linking of multiple microphone systems

    公开(公告)号:US09338301B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-10

    申请号:US12838215

    申请日:2010-07-16

    CPC classification number: H04M3/562 H04M3/561 H04M3/568 H04R3/005

    Abstract: Systems and methods for digitally linking multiple microphones and managing microphone signals are provided. Embodiments provide for digitally linking of multiple auto-mixer systems where a large number of microphones are required. In large auto-mixer systems, microphone input channels may be distributed among many devices. Rather than transmitting these signals individually to a central processing device for the auto-mixer, it is most efficient to distribute the audio signal processing functions of the automatic microphone mixer among multiple devices in an audio conferencing system. Subsequently, a smaller number of gated mixes of microphone signals may be transmitted between devices. Thus, embodiments of the present invention act to digitally link multiple microphone signals, arbitrating these signals, in order to enable distributed automatic microphone mixers to behave as a single mixer.

    System and method for point to point integration of personal computers with videoconferencing systems
    146.
    发明授权
    System and method for point to point integration of personal computers with videoconferencing systems 有权
    个人计算机与视频会议系统的点对点集成系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09197852B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-24

    申请号:US11101317

    申请日:2005-04-07

    CPC classification number: H04N7/15 G09B5/06 H04L12/28 H04N7/147 H04N7/148

    Abstract: A system and method for integrating a personal computer based presentation with a videoconferencing system. A coupling device includes a card, insertable into a PCMCIA slot of a laptop computer or like machine, which includes a cable coupled to the card at a first end and to a connector coupled at a second end. The card includes firmware for loading into RAM of the computer and software operable to execute code.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于将基于个人计算机的呈现与视频会议系统集成的系统和方法。 耦合装置包括可插入膝上型计算机或类似机器的PCMCIA插槽中的卡,其包括在第一端处耦合到卡的电缆和在第二端耦合的连接器。 该卡包括用于加载到计算机的RAM中的固件和用于执行代码的软件。

    Video conferencing method and device thereof
    147.
    发明授权
    Video conferencing method and device thereof 有权
    视频会议方法及其装置

    公开(公告)号:US09179100B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-03

    申请号:US13663618

    申请日:2012-10-30

    Applicant: Polycom, Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N7/155 H04N7/152

    Abstract: A method of video conferencing among two or more video conference endpoints is provided, wherein the method comprises steps of: processing media data of the video conference into unified coding formats while switching media data of the video conference between the two or among more video conference endpoints; and saving the processed media data into recording files of continuous presence mode and lecture mode, wherein the recording file of continuous presence mode saves media data generated by the two or more video conference endpoints, the recording file of lecture mode saves media data generated by a video conference endpoint who is the lecturer in the video conference. Accordingly, a device of video conferencing is provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种在两个或多个视频会议端点之间的视频会议的方法,其中所述方法包括以下步骤:在将所述视频会议的媒体数据转换成两个或多个视频会议端点之间的视频会议的媒体数据的同时,将所述视频会议的媒体数据处理为统一的编码格式 ; 将已处理的媒体数据保存到连续存在模式和演讲模式的记录文件中,其中连续存在模式的记录文件保存由两个或多个视频会议端点生成的媒体数据,演讲模式的记录文件保存由 视频会议终端谁是视频会议的讲师。 因此,提供了视频会议的装置。

    Speakerphone using a secure audio connection to initiate a second secure connection
    148.
    发明授权
    Speakerphone using a secure audio connection to initiate a second secure connection 有权
    扬声器使用安全音频连接来启动第二个安全连接

    公开(公告)号:US09001702B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US11080988

    申请日:2005-03-15

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于改进音频,视频和数据会议的方法,系统和设备。 本发明提供一种会议系统,包括根据通信协议传送包括音频数据和控制数据的数据的多个端点。 本地会议端点可以由远程会议端点控制或控制。 包含控制信号的数据可以通过各种通信协议在本地端点和远程端点之间交换。 在其他实施例中,本发明提供了用于控制会议端点的功能的改进的桥接架构,包括控制桥的功能。

    Conference endpoint instructing conference bridge to dial phone number
    149.
    发明授权
    Conference endpoint instructing conference bridge to dial phone number 有权
    会议终端指示会议桥拨打电话号码

    公开(公告)号:US08964604B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-24

    申请号:US11080989

    申请日:2005-03-15

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于改进音频,视频和数据会议的方法,系统和设备。 本发明提供一种会议系统,包括根据通信协议传送包括音频数据和控制数据的数据的多个端点。 本地会议端点可以由远程会议端点控制或控制。 包含控制信号的数据可以通过各种通信协议在本地端点和远程端点之间交换。 在其他实施例中,本发明提供了用于控制会议端点的功能的改进的桥接架构,包括控制桥的功能。

    Videoconferencing system using QR codes for interaction
    150.
    发明授权
    Videoconferencing system using QR codes for interaction 有权
    视频会议系统使用QR码进行交互

    公开(公告)号:US08963984B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-24

    申请号:US13329472

    申请日:2011-12-19

    Abstract: Quick Response barcodes (“QR Codes”) are used for videoconferencing between a peripheral device and a videoconferencing system, which can include a conferencing server and/or a videoconferencing unit. Conferencing related QR codes are embedded within video frames and are identified by either a peripheral device or a videoconferencing unit. Once identified, the device or unit acts according to the information provided by the QR code. The QR codes enables the peripheral device, videoconferencing unit, and conferencing server to operation in conjunction with one another even though one or more of the device may not share a compatible operation platform that would allow for direct communication of requests and responses.

    Abstract translation: 快速响应条形码(“QR码”)用于外围设备和视频会议系统之间的视频会议,视频会议系统可以包括会议服务器和/或视频会议单元。 会议相关QR码嵌入视频帧内,由外围设备或视频会议单元进行识别。 一旦识别,设备或单元将根据QR码提供的信息进行操作。 即使一个或多个设备可能不共享允许直接通信请求和响应的兼容操作平台,QR码使外围设备,视频会议单元和会议服务器彼此结合操作。

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