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Removing a self image from a continuous presence video image
US8970657B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8970657-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313783691-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 2, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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Upon receiving a continuous presence video image, an endpoint of a videoconference may identify its self image and replace the self image with other video data, including an alternate video image from another endpoint or a background color. Embedded markers may be placed in a continuous presence video image corresponding to the endpoint. The embedded markers identify the location of the self image of the endpoint in the continuous presence video image. The embedded markers may be inserted by the endpoint or a multipoint control unit serving the endpoint.
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We claim: 1. A method that removes a self image of a first conferee from a continuous presence video image that will be presented to the first conferee of a continuous presence video conference, comprising: determining a location of the self image of the first conferee in the continuous presence video image; and replacing the self image with other video data in the continuous presence video image that will be presented to the first conferee, wherein determining the location of…
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- What does patent US8970657B2 cover?
- Upon receiving a continuous presence video image, an endpoint of a videoconference may identify its self image and replace the self image with other video data, including an alternate video image from another endpoint or a background color. Embedded markers may be placed in a continuous presence video image corresponding to the endpoint. The embedded markers identify the location of the self im…
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- Polycom Inc
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- Primary CPC classification H04N7/147. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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