公开(公告)号：US08340268B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12465574

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Eran Knaz

Inventor： Eran Knaz

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04W4/16 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/0063 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A conferencing system for an enterprise is disclosed. The conferencing system allows a conferencing session conducted on a conferencing device within a premises to be controlled from a portable communication device. The system provides a generic user interface to the portable communication device for controlling the conferencing session. Commands for controlling the conferencing session are entered on the portable communication device and signaled to the conferencing device.

Abstract translation: 披露了企业会议系统。 会议系统允许在房屋内的会议设备上进行的会议会话从便携式通信设备控制。 系统为便携式通信设备提供通用用户界面，用于控制会议会话。 用于控制会议会话的命令被输入到便携式通信设备上并发信号通知给会议设备。

公开(公告)号：US08805928B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US10144561

申请日：2002-05-10

Applicant: Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Moshe Elbaz ,  Eyal Leviav

Inventor： Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Moshe Elbaz ,  Eyal Leviav

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L12/18 ,  H04L12/46 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L12/66 ,  H04L12/1813 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/4038 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M3/563 ,  H04M3/564 ,  H04M2203/2061 ,  H04N7/152

Abstract: The present invention is a system and a method for providing a control unit for a multipoint multimedia/audio conference that enables one or more participants to take part in more than one conference simultaneously. The control unit can operate in audio and/or video sections of an MCU and/or Management and Control System (MCS). The MCS, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, controls the participation of at least one participant in more than one conference simultaneously by using a Cross-Conference Database (CCDB). The MCU performs connection changes affecting which participants are associated with one or more conferences based on the information that is stored in the CCDB.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于提供用于多点多媒体/音频会议的控制单元的系统和方法，其使一个或多个参与者同时参与多个会议。 控制单元可以在MCU和/或管理和控制系统（MCS）的音频和/或视频部分中操作。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，MCS通过使用跨会议数据库（CCDB）来同时控制至少一个参与者参与多个会议。 MCU根据存储在CCDB中的信息执行影响哪个参与者与一个或多个会议相关联的连接变化。

公开(公告)号：US08428234B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12465566

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Eran Knaz

Inventor： Eran Knaz

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04W4/16 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/0063 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A conferencing system for an enterprise is disclosed. The conferencing system includes a management apparatus for managing conferencing resources in a premises. The management apparatus includes a communications link for communicating with a proximity announcing system, which indicates whether a portable communications device is near a conferencing device within the premises. The management apparatus can transmit a message to a proximate portable communication device indicating that a conferencing device is nearby. The proximity announcing system can include wireless transmitters and receivers associated with the premises and with portable communication devices used within the premises for tracking the location of the portable communication devices throughout the premises.

Abstract translation: 披露了企业会议系统。 该会议系统包括用于管理房屋中的会议资源的管理装置。 管理装置包括用于与接近通知系统进行通信的通信链路，其指示便携式通信设备是否在建筑物内的会议设备附近。 管理装置可以向附近的便携式通信装置发送指示会议装置在附近的消息。 接近通知系统可以包括与房屋相关联的无线发射器和接收器以及在房屋内使用的便携式通信设备，用于跟踪整个房屋内的便携式通信设备的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07054820B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10072081

申请日：2002-02-06

Applicant: Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Moshe Carmi ,  Moshe Elbaz

Inventor： Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Moshe Carmi ,  Moshe Elbaz

IPC: H04M3/56 ,  G10L19/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/605 ,  H04L12/1813 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/4038 ,  H04M3/562 ,  H04M3/567 ,  H04M3/568

Abstract: A multipoint controller unit in which the audio signal processing is distributed among several audio ports. The control of the audio signal processing may be centrally or distributively managed by one or more audio controllers. The audio signal processing may include selecting audio streams from a common interface and/or mixing the signals from the common interface. Each audio port may enhance the audio signal and generate control information from the audio signal. The audio ports are synchronized by a common information channel while the audio controllers are synchronized by a common control channel interface. Port fragmentation is reduced since the audio signal processing that relates to an endpoint within a conference is handled by a single audio port.

公开(公告)号：US20070064094A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11221168

申请日：2005-09-07

Applicant: Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Sharon Shani

Inventor： Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Sharon Shani

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/152 ,  H04M3/567 ,  H04M3/568 ,  H04M2201/50 ,  H04N7/142

Abstract: The disclosed method provides audio location perception to an endpoint in a multipoint videoconference by providing a plurality of audio streams to the endpoint, wherein each of the audio streams corresponds to one of the loudspeakers at the endpoint. The audio streams are differentiated so as to emphasize broadcasting of the audio streams through one or more loudspeakers closest to a position of a speaking endpoint in a videoconference layout that is displayed at the endpoint. For example, the audio broadcast at a loudspeaker that is at a far-side of the screen might be attenuated or time delayed compared to audio broadcast at a loudspeaker that is located at a near-side of the display. The disclosure also provides a multipoint control unit (MCU) that processes audio signals from two or more endpoints according to the positions in a layout of the endpoints and then transmits processed audio streams to the endpoints in a way that allows endpoints to broadcast spatially correlated audio.

Abstract translation: 所公开的方法通过向端点提供多个音频流向多点视频会议中的端点提供音频位置感知，其中每个音频流对应于端点处的一个扬声器。 音频流被区分，以便通过一个或多个扬声器来强调音频流的广播，该扬声器最靠近端点处显示的视频会议布局中的说话端点的位置。 例如，与位于显示器附近的扬声器处的音频广播相比，在屏幕的远侧的扬声器处的音频广播可能被衰减或者时间延迟。 本公开还提供了一种多点控制单元（MCU），其根据端点布局中的位置处理来自两个或多个端点的音频信号，然后以允许端点广播空间相关音频的方式将经处理的音频流发送到端点 。

公开(公告)号：US08340272B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12465558

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Eran Knaz

Inventor： Eran Knaz

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04W4/16 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/0063 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A conferencing system for an enterprise is disclosed. The conferencing system determines the location of a portable communication device within a premises and sends a prompt to the portable communication device announcing an option to initiate a communication session using local conferencing devices. In response to a request from the portable communication device, the system determines connection information for a remote endpoint and initiates a communication session between the local conferencing device and the remote endpoint.

Abstract translation: 披露了企业会议系统。 会议系统确定便利通信设备在房屋内的位置，并向便携式通信设备发送提示，通知使用本地会议设备发起通信会话的选项。 响应于来自便携式通信设备的请求，系统确定用于远程端点的连接信息并且发起本地会议设备与远程端点之间的通信会话。

公开(公告)号：US08340271B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12465548

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Eran Knaz

Inventor： Eran Knaz

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04W4/16 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/0063 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A conferencing system for an enterprise is disclosed. The conferencing system allows a user conducting a communication session on a personal communication device to transfer the communication session to a local conferencing device. The conferencing system prompts the personal communication device with an option to transfer the communication session to the conferencing device. The system obtains contact information for a multimedia endpoint associated with the remote communication device and initiates a connection between the local conferencing device and the remote multimedia endpoint. The system can also transfer a communication session from a local conferencing device to a portable communication device.

Abstract translation: 披露了企业会议系统。 会议系统允许在个人通信设备上进行通信会话的用户将通信会话传送到本地会议设备。 会议系统提示个人通信设备具有将通信会话传送到会议设备的选项。 系统获得与远程通信设备相关联的多媒体终端的联系人信息，并且发起本地会议设备与远程多媒体终端之间的连接。 该系统还可以将通信会话从本地会议设备传送到便携式通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US20120206564A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13454478

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Moshe Elbaz ,  Eyal Leviav

Inventor： Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Moshe Elbaz ,  Eyal Leviav

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04L12/66 ,  H04L12/1813 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/4038 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M3/563 ,  H04M3/564 ,  H04M2203/2061 ,  H04N7/152

Abstract: The present invention is a system and a method for providing a control unit for a multipoint multimedia/audio conference that enables one or more participants to take part in more than one conference simultaneously. The control unit can operate in audio and/or video sections of an MCU and/or Management and Control System (MCS). The MCS, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, controls the participation of at least one participant in more than one conference simultaneously by using a Cross-Conference Database (CCDB). The MCU performs connection changes affecting which participants are associated with one or more conferences based on the information that is stored in the CCDB.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于提供用于多点多媒体/音频会议的控制单元的系统和方法，其使一个或多个参与者同时参与多个会议。 控制单元可以在MCU和/或管理和控制系统（MCS）的音频和/或视频部分中操作。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，MCS通过使用跨会议数据库（CCDB）来同时控制至少一个参与者参与多个会议。 MCU根据存储在CCDB中的信息执行影响哪个参与者与一个或多个会议相关联的连接变化。

公开(公告)号：US07612793B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-03

申请号：US11221168

申请日：2005-09-07

Applicant: Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Sharon Shani

Inventor： Sergey Potekhin ,  Eran Knaz ,  Sharon Shani

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/152 ,  H04M3/567 ,  H04M3/568 ,  H04M2201/50 ,  H04N7/142

Abstract: The disclosed method provides audio location perception to an endpoint in a multipoint videoconference by providing a plurality of audio streams to the endpoint, wherein each of the audio streams corresponds to one of the loudspeakers at the endpoint. The audio streams are differentiated so as to emphasize broadcasting of the audio streams through one or more loudspeakers closest to a position of a speaking endpoint in a videoconference layout that is displayed at the endpoint. For example, the audio broadcast at a loudspeaker that is at a far-side of the screen might be attenuated or time delayed compared to audio broadcast at a loudspeaker that is located at a near-side of the display. The disclosure also provides a multipoint control unit (MCU) that processes audio signals from two or more endpoints according to the positions in a layout of the endpoints and then transmits processed audio streams to the endpoints in a way that allows endpoints to broadcast spatially correlated audio.

Abstract translation: 所公开的方法通过向端点提供多个音频流向多点视频会议中的端点提供音频位置感知，其中每个音频流对应于端点处的一个扬声器。 音频流被区分，以便通过一个或多个扬声器来强调音频流的广播，该扬声器最靠近端点处显示的视频会议布局中的说话端点的位置。 例如，与位于显示器附近的扬声器处的音频广播相比，在屏幕的远侧的扬声器处的音频广播可能被衰减或者时间延迟。 本公开还提供了一种多点控制单元（MCU），其根据端点布局中的位置处理来自两个或多个端点的音频信号，然后以允许端点广播空间相关音频的方式将经处理的音频流发送到端点 。