公开(公告)号：US07589757B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11277967

申请日：2006-03-30

Applicant: Alain Nimri

Inventor： Alain Nimri

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/1818 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  H04L51/00 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04N7/14

Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a first videoconferencing unit coupled to a network and associated with a first e-mail address. The first videoconferencing unit receives a second e-mail address and automatically sends a request e-mail requesting connection information to the second e-mail address. A second videoconferencing unit is coupled to the network and is associated with the second e-mail address. The second videoconferencing unit receives the request e-mail and automatically returns a response e-mail including connection information to the first e-mail address. The first videoconferencing unit receives the response e-mail and automatically obtains the connection information from the response e-mail. Using the connection information, the first videoconferencing unit initiates a videoconference call with the second videoconference unit.

Abstract translation: 视频会议系统包括耦合到网络并与第一电子邮件地址相关联的第一视频会议单元。 第一视频会议单元接收第二电子邮件地址，并自动发送请求电子邮件请求连接信息到第二电子邮件地址。 第二视频会议单元耦合到网络并与第二电子邮件地址相关联。 第二视频会议单元接收请求电子邮件，并自动地将包括连接信息的响应电子邮件返回给第一电子邮件地址。 第一个视频会议单元接收响应电子邮件并自动从响应电子邮件获取连接信息。 使用连接信息，第一视频会议单元发起与第二视频会议单元的视频会议呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US20050231586A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10897318

申请日：2004-07-21

Applicant: Jeffrey Rodman ,  David Drell ,  Rick Vander Kam ,  Martin Sexton ,  Don Binford ,  Alain Nimri ,  Jeff Ratcliff ,  Carolyn Kilday ,  Michael Hess

Inventor： Jeffrey Rodman ,  David Drell ,  Rick Vander Kam ,  Martin Sexton ,  Don Binford ,  Alain Nimri ,  Jeff Ratcliff ,  Carolyn Kilday ,  Michael Hess

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04B1/40 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H04M9/00 ,  H04M9/08 ,  H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04B1/40 ,  H04M1/6033 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A conference link between devices in teleconference system at one site is disclosed. The linked devices include video conference units, speakerphones or stand-alone loudspeakers. Audio data can be transmitted through the conference link between devices. Audio data processing can be performed in either a video conference unit or a speakerphone. The microphones and loudspeakers in the video conference unit may be eliminated. The microphones and loudspeakers in the speakerphone are used. Other data, for example directories of dialing information, may also be transmitted through the conference link and the data processing may be allocated among processors in devices connected by conference links. The conference link may be wired or wireless, analog or digital. The devices may be linked by conference link in parallel or series. A dialing program can adapt the dialing stream with the locations of the near end site and the dialed far end site. The dialing program can automatically select a mutually supported network or protocol to establish a connection between two sites.

Abstract translation: 披露了一个电话会议系统中的设备之间的会议连接。 链接的设备包括视频会议单元，扬声器电话或独立扬声器。 音频数据可以通过设备之间的会议链路传输。 音频数据处理可以在视频会议单元或扬声器电话中执行。 可以消除视频会议单元中的麦克风和扬声器。 使用扬声器中的麦克风和扬声器。 其他数据，例如拨号信息的目录也可以通过会议链路传输，并且可以在通过会议链路连接的设备中的处理器之间分配数据处理。 会议连接可以是有线或无线，模拟或数字。 设备可以通过会议链路并行或串联连接。 拨号程序可以使拨号流与近端站点和拨号远端站点的位置相适应。 拨号程序可以自动选择相互支持的网络或协议来建立两个站点之间的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20050028106A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10631668

申请日：2003-07-31

Applicant: Keith Nelson ,  Jeffry Ratcliff ,  Martin Sexton ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Keith Nelson ,  Jeffry Ratcliff ,  Martin Sexton ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F11/07 ,  G06F11/32 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04N7/14

CPC classification number: G06F11/327 ,  G06F11/0769 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04L12/1895 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: An “Alert” tab or button is displayed on the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of a videoconference terminal when a problem is detected in the embedded system. Selecting the tab or button—e.g., with a pointing device—causes the display to switch to a diagnostic page which provides a specific indication of the problem which has occurred. In some embodiments, the diagnostic page may provide a graphical indication of the status of various sub-systems.

Abstract translation: 当在嵌入式系统中检测到问题时，“警报”选项卡或按钮将显示在视频会议终端的图形用户界面（GUI）上。 选择标签或按钮（例如使用指点设备）会导致显示切换到诊断页面，该页面提供已发生问题的特定指示。 在一些实施例中，诊断页面可以提供各种子系统的状态的图形指示。

公开(公告)号：US20120150956A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US12965105

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Michael Robert Tucker ,  Stephen Paul Schaefer ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Michael Robert Tucker ,  Stephen Paul Schaefer ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  G06Q10/101 ,  G06Q10/109 ,  H04L12/1818 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04N7/152

Abstract: Systems and methods to integrate or interface video conference rooms, video conference infrastructure equipment and electronic calendars are disclosed. Example embodiments include providing: security for meeting information; interfaces for personal electronic calendar applications and video conferencing equipment; and implementations for video conferencing infrastructure components to integrate with meeting scheduling software. Also disclosed are systems and methods for making information automatically available via interfaces to the scheduling software (e.g., via a plug-in or extension to the regular interface software and integration modules executing in video conferencing infrastructure equipment) without a change in how a user interacts with existing meeting scheduling software.

Abstract translation: 公开了集成或连接视频会议室，视频会议基础设施设备和电子日历的系统和方法。 示例性实施例包括提供：会议信息的安全性; 个人电子日历应用和视频会议设备的接口; 以及视频会议基础设施组件与会议调度软件集成的实现。 还公开了用于通过接口到调度软件（例如，通过插件或扩展到常规接口软件和在视频会议基础设施设备中执行的集成模块）自动获得信息的系统和方法，而不改变用户如何交互 与现有的会议调度软件。

公开(公告)号：US20120062689A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US12880970

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Krishna Sai ,  Alain Nimri ,  Edward Brakus ,  Jonathan Gallmeier

Inventor： Krishna Sai ,  Alain Nimri ,  Edward Brakus ,  Jonathan Gallmeier

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/147

Abstract: A videoconferencing system allows host users to personalize virtual meeting rooms (VMR). A multipoint control unit (MCU) generates VMRs using associated VMR configuration parameters, which include personal VMR parameters specified by the host user, and admin VMR parameters specified by an administrator of the videoconferencing system. The host user can connect to a server at the MCU to request a list of personal VMR parameters, for which the host user can specify values. The server can receive and store the specified values for the personal parameters. The MCU can combine the values of personal VMR parameters with values of admin VMR parameters in generating VMR configuration.

Abstract translation: 视频会议系统允许主机用户个性化虚拟会议室（VMR）。 多点控制单元（MCU）使用相关的VMR配置参数（包括由主机用户指定的个人VMR参数）和由视频会议系统的管理员指定的管理VMR参数来生成VMR。 主机用户可以连接到MCU上的服务器，以请求一个个人VMR参数列表，主机用户可以为其指定值。 服务器可以接收和存储个人参数的指定值。 MCU可以在生成VMR配置时将个人VMR参数的值与admin VMR参数的值进行组合。

公开(公告)号：US20100289867A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12779382

申请日：2010-05-13

Applicant: Alain Nimri

Inventor： Alain Nimri

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04N7/152 ,  H04M3/42348 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M2203/2072

Abstract: A conferencing system for an enterprise is disclosed. The conferencing system initiates a scheduled conference upon detecting that a scheduled conferee is present at a conferencing endpoint.

Abstract translation: 披露了企业会议系统。 会议系统在检测到会议端点上存在已安排的与会者时发起计划的会议。

公开(公告)号：US07770115B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11557173

申请日：2006-11-07

Applicant: Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/017

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling presentations and videoconference using hand motions. A camera captures video of an area relative to content displayed on a display device from a content source. A control unit is communicatively coupled to the content source, the display device, and the camera. The control unit receives captured video from the camera. The control unit detects a hand motion by a presenter that occurs within the captured video and determines the location within the captured video of at least one control for controlling the presentation or videoconference. The control unit determines if the detected hand motion occurs within the determined location of the at least one control, and the control unit controls the content source based on the determined control.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使用手动运动来控制演示和视频会议的系统和方法。 摄像机从内容源捕获与显示设备上显示的内容相关的区域的视频。 控制单元通信地耦合到内容源，显示设备和相机。 控制单元从相机接收捕获的视频。 控制单元通过发生在拍摄的视频内的演示者来检测手的动作，并且确定用于控制演示或视频会议的至少一个控制的拍摄视频内的位置。 控制单元确定检测到的手运动是否在至少一个控制的确定位置内发生，并且控制单元基于所确定的控制来控制内容源。

公开(公告)号：US20080109724A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11557173

申请日：2006-11-07

Applicant: Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/017

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling presentations and videoconference using hand motions. A camera captures video of an area relative to content displayed on a display device from a content source. A control unit is communicatively coupled to the content source, the display device, and the camera. The control unit receives captured video from the camera. The control unit detects a hand motion by a presenter that occurs within the captured video and determines the location within the captured video of at least one control for controlling the presentation or videoconference. The control unit determines if the detected hand motion occurs within the determined location of the at least one control, and the control unit controls the content source based on the determined control.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使用手动运动来控制演示和视频会议的系统和方法。 摄像机从内容源捕获与显示设备上显示的内容相关的区域的视频。 控制单元通信地耦合到内容源，显示设备和相机。 控制单元从相机接收捕获的视频。 控制单元通过发生在拍摄的视频内的演示者来检测手的动作，并且确定用于控制演示或视频会议的至少一个控制的拍摄视频内的位置。 控制单元确定检测到的手运动是否在至少一个控制的确定位置内发生，并且控制单元基于所确定的控制来控制内容源。

公开(公告)号：US20070263073A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11277912

申请日：2006-03-29

Applicant: Alain Nimri ,  Tanvir Rahman

Inventor： Alain Nimri ,  Tanvir Rahman

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04M3/567 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04L12/1813 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L69/16 ,  H04M3/42093 ,  H04M3/42365 ,  H04M3/42374 ,  H04M7/006

Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a first videoconferencing unit and one or more second videoconferencing units, each of which is coupled to one or more networks. The first videoconferencing unit includes a computer network tool for pinging the one or more second videoconferencing units to determine whether the one or more second videoconferencing units are reachable on the network. The one or more second videoconferencing units include a computer network tool for automatically responding to the ping by sending a response to the first videoconferencing unit.

Abstract translation: 视频会议系统包括第一视频会议单元和一个或多个第二视频会议单元，每个第二视频会议单元耦合到一个或多个网络。 第一视频会议单元包括计算机网络工具，用于对一个或多个第二视频会议单元进行ping，以确定一个或多个第二视频会议单元是否可在网络上到达。 一个或多个第二视频会议单元包括用于通过向第一视频会议单元发送响应来自动响应于ping的计算机网络工具。

公开(公告)号：US20060030300A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US11211387

申请日：2005-08-24

Applicant: Alain Nimri ,  Keath Milligan

Inventor： Alain Nimri ,  Keath Milligan

IPC: H04Q7/38

CPC classification number: H04Q11/00 ,  H04L29/12047 ,  H04L29/1216 ,  H04L61/157 ,  H04L61/1594 ,  H04M3/4935 ,  H04M2203/554 ,  H04Q2213/1307 ,  H04Q2213/13097 ,  H04Q2213/13103 ,  H04Q2213/13106 ,  H04Q2213/1324 ,  H04Q2213/13299 ,  H04Q2213/13337

Abstract: A central directory system for a network of dial-up communication devices is described. In a preferred embodiment, the communication devices are videoconferencing devices. The system includes a directory management module coupled to the network and configured for importing and exporting directory information to and from a communication device. The directory information received by the management module can be grouped into address books by an access control module coupled to a database in which the address books can be stored. The access control module is further functional to manage access to the address books. Embodiments of the directory system provide systems and methods for providing intelligent dialing service to the dial-up communication device. A dialing algorithm determines a dialing sequence to connect communication devices through a network based on geographic dialing rules and information related to the requesting device.