公开(公告)号：US09473740B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US13659028

申请日：2012-10-24

Applicant: Stephen P. Schaefer ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Stephen P. Schaefer ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N7/147

Abstract: In a system and method of conducting a videoconference, a videoconferencing unit detects an activation related to a presentation device at a near-end of the videoconference. The unit stores a current orientation of at least one camera and directs the at least one camera at the presentation device. At this point, the unit begins outputting to a far-end at least one of (i) video captured of the presentation device with the at least one directed camera and (ii) content displayed with the presentation device. At some point, the unit detects a deactivation related to the presentation device at the near-end and then redirects the at least one camera to the stored orientation so the videoconference can proceed as before.

Abstract translation: 在进行视频会议的系统和方法中，视频会议单元在视频会议的近端检测与呈现设备相关的激活。 该单元存储至少一个照相机的当前方向，并将该至少一个照相机引导到呈现装置。 在这一点上，该单元开始向远端输出至少一个（i）使用该至少一个有向摄像机拍摄的呈现设备的视频，以及（ii）与呈现设备一起显示的内容。 在某一点上，该单元检测在近端与呈现设备相关的去激活，然后将至少一个摄像机重定向到所存储的方向，使得视频会议可以如前所述进行。

公开(公告)号：US20100070598A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12556768

申请日：2009-09-10

Applicant: Alain Nimri

Inventor： Alain Nimri

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04N7/14

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：US20080095401A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11872303

申请日：2007-10-15

Applicant: Youssef Saleh ,  Peter Chu ,  Jinwei Feng ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Youssef Saleh ,  Peter Chu ,  Jinwei Feng ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/22 ,  G01S3/808 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A camera tracking system includes a controllable camera, an array of microphones, and a controller. The microphones are positioned adjacent the controllable camera and are at least responsive to ultrasound emitted from a source. The microphones may additionally be capable of responding to sound in the audible spectrum. The controller receives ultrasound signals communicated from the microphones in response to ultrasound emitted from the source and processes the ultrasound signals to determine an at least approximate location of the source. Then, the controller sends one or more command signals to the controllable camera to direct at least approximately at the determined location of the source. The camera tracking system tracks the source as it moves and continues to emit ultrasound. The source can be an emitter pack having one or more ultrasonic transducers that produce tones that sweep form about 24-kHz to about 40-kHz.

Abstract translation: 相机跟踪系统包括可控相机，麦克风阵列和控制器。 麦克风位于可控照相机附近，并且至少响应于从源发出的超声波。 麦克风可以另外能够响应可听频谱中的声音。 控制器响应于从源发射的超声波接收从麦克风传送的超声信号，并处理超声信号以确定源的至少近似位置。 然后，控制器将一个或多个命令信号发送到可控照相机，以至少大致指向源的确定位置。 相机跟踪系统在移动时跟踪源，并继续发射超声波。 源可以是具有一个或多个超声波换能器的发射器组，其产生大约24kHz至大约40kHz的扫描的音调。

公开(公告)号：US07133062B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US10631667

申请日：2003-07-31

Applicant: Randy Castles ,  Martin Sexton ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Randy Castles ,  Martin Sexton ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N21/4823 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: The Graphical User Interface (GUI) of a videoconference terminal is provided with user-selectable icons which are associated by the user with various video signals. Textual labels for the various video signals may also be provided. This information may be exchanged with the “far end” participant in the video conference. During the videoconference participants may then simply select an icon to dynamically switch video feeds without having to remember by number the particular camera or other video signal associated with a desired video feed.

Abstract translation: 视频会议终端的图形用户界面（GUI）被提供有由用户与各种视频信号相关联的用户可选择的图标。 也可以提供各种视频信号的文本标签。 该信息可以与视频会议中的“远端”参与者交换。 在视频会议期间，参与者可以简单地选择一个图标来动态地切换视频馈送，而不用记住特定的相机或与期望的视频馈送相关联的其他视频信号。

公开(公告)号：USD441000S1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US29121368

申请日：2000-04-05

Applicant: Pat Vanderwilt ,  Alain Nimri ,  Stacy Saxon ,  Don Binford ,  Jerry Mayfield ,  Scott Wakefield ,  Christopher Ramm ,  Benjamin Misrahi ,  Kyle Brookshire ,  Martin G. Sexton

Designer： Pat Vanderwilt ,  Alain Nimri ,  Stacy Saxon ,  Don Binford ,  Jerry Mayfield ,  Scott Wakefield ,  Christopher Ramm ,  Benjamin Misrahi ,  Kyle Brookshire ,  Martin G. Sexton

公开(公告)号：US5990931A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US826900

申请日：1997-04-09

Applicant: Alain Nimri ,  Michael Lee Kenoyer

Inventor： Alain Nimri ,  Michael Lee Kenoyer

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/147

Abstract: A method and apparatus to be used for videoconferencing when the presentation is to include displays of documents or other visuals. A camera is focused on the document and detects when the document is being handled by the presenter. It automatically determines when to initially display the document, as well as when to update frames of data representing the document.

Abstract translation: 当演示文稿包括文件或其他视觉效果的显示时，用于视频会议的方法和装置。 相机专注于文档，并检测演示者何时处理文档。 它自动确定何时初始显示文档，以及何时更新表示文档的数据帧。

公开(公告)号：US08248448B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US12782155

申请日：2010-05-18

Applicant: Jinwei Feng ,  Peter Chu ,  Wayne Dunlap ,  Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri ,  Stephen P. Schaefer

Inventor： Jinwei Feng ,  Peter Chu ,  Wayne Dunlap ,  Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri ,  Stephen P. Schaefer

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/142 ,  G06K9/00234 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: A videoconferencing apparatus automatically tracks speakers in a room and dynamically switches between a controlled, people-view camera and a fixed, room-view camera. When no one is speaking, the apparatus shows the room view to the far-end. When there is a dominant speaker in the room, the apparatus directs the people-view camera at the dominant speaker and switches from the room-view camera to the people-view camera. When there is a new speaker in the room, the apparatus switches to the room-view camera first, directs the people-view camera at the new speaker, and then switches to the people-view camera directed at the new speaker. When there are two near-end speakers engaged in a conversation, the apparatus tracks and zooms-in the people-view camera so that both speakers are in view.

Abstract translation: 视频会议设备自动跟踪房间中的扬声器，并在受控的人民摄像机和固定的室内摄像机之间动态切换。 当没有人在说话的时候，设备会显示到远端的房间视图。 当房间中有主导扬声器时，设备将人物摄像机引导到主扬声器，并从室内摄像机切换到人民摄像机。 当房间里有一个新的扬声器时，设备首先切换到室内摄像机，将人物摄像机引导到新的扬声器，然后切换到指向新扬声器的人物摄像机。 当有两个近端扬声器进行通话时，该设备将跟踪和放大人民摄像机，以便两个扬声器都在视野中。

公开(公告)号：US08018481B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US11456465

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Junqing Shao ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Junqing Shao ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  G06F17/2223 ,  H04M3/42042 ,  H04M3/563 ,  H04M3/567 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H04M2203/2061 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4856

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for storing and transmitting a videoconference system name (identifier) in the languages of double byte character sets. Although described in terms of a videoconferencing system, the techniques described herein have applicability to various other systems that rely upon inter-language compatibility, including telephonic communication such as cell phones or IP phones, as well as various computer network applications in which computers having different default languages are in communication. In a preferred embodiment, the system identifier is stored in a text or ASCII format rather than native (binary) format. Additionally, a system employing a preferred embodiment of the teachings described herein allows a particular system to have multiple site names in multiple different languages. This allows such a system to interface and exchange identifier data with other systems having different language settings during a caller ID exchange.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种用于以双字节字符集的语言存储和发送视频会议系统名称（标识符）的系统和方法。 尽管在视频会议系统方面进行了描述，但是本文描述的技术适用于依赖于语言间兼容性的各种其他系统，包括诸如蜂窝电话或IP电话的电话通信，以及其中具有不同的计算机的各种计算机网络应用 默认语言正在通信。 在优选实施例中，系统标识符以文本或ASCII格式而不是本地（二进制）格式存储。 另外，采用本文描述的教导的优选实施例的系统允许特定系统具有多种不同语言的多个站点名称。 这允许这样的系统在呼叫者ID交换期间与具有不同语言设置的其他系统接口和交换标识符数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110025818A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12849506

申请日：2010-08-03

Applicant: Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri

Inventor： Jonathan Gallmeier ,  Alain Nimri

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0386 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling presentations and videoconference using hand motions and/or laser dots from a laser pointer. 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 or a laser dot from a laser pointer 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 or laser dot 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来自激光指示器的手运动和/或激光点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所捕获的视频内的激光指示器的演示者或激光点来检测手运动，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或激光点是否发生在至少一个控制的确定位置内，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：US07660428B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11156954

申请日：2005-06-20

Applicant: Jeffrey Rodman ,  Peter Chu ,  Alain Nimri ,  Stephen Schaefer ,  Martin G. Sexton

Inventor： Jeffrey Rodman ,  Peter Chu ,  Alain Nimri ,  Stephen Schaefer ,  Martin G. Sexton

IPC: H04R9/08

CPC classification number: H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/406 ,  H04R3/005

Abstract: An overhead microphone assembly using multiple unidirectional microphone elements. The microphone assembly is installed overhead, generally above all the desired sound sources and below the undesired sound sources. The signals from these multiple microphone elements are fed into a microphone steering processor which can mix and gate the signals to ensure the best signal/noise ratio. The steering processor may also track the sound source dynamically when such tracking (source locating) is desired. The resulting audio signal from the steering processor may be further processed, such as echo canceling, noise reduction and automatic gain control.

Abstract translation: 使用多个单向麦克风元件的顶置麦克风组件。 麦克风组件安装在顶部，通常高于所需的声源并且低于不期望的声源。 来自这些多个麦克风元件的信号被馈送到麦克风转向处理器中，该麦克风转向处理器可以混合和门控信号以确保最佳信号/噪声比。 当需要这种跟踪（源定位）时，转向处理器还可以动态地跟踪声源。 可以进一步处理来自转向处理器的结果音频信号，例如回波消除，降噪和自动增益控制。