IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0176040
(2011-07-05)
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등록번호 |
US-8780167
(2014-07-15)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Bayer Business and Technology Services, LLC
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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Systems and methods are disclosed for virtual presence communication systems that provide both local and remote participants in a conference with a more realistic and engaging conferencing experience. A virtual presence communication system comprises a projection screen, an image-generating unit, at
Systems and methods are disclosed for virtual presence communication systems that provide both local and remote participants in a conference with a more realistic and engaging conferencing experience. A virtual presence communication system comprises a projection screen, an image-generating unit, at least one communication port, and a video camera, where each is configured to couple to a chair having a seat and a seatback portion. The virtual presence communication system may be integrated with the chair, which can be positioned proximate to a conference table, desk, podium, or other suitable location. The projection screen may be positioned in an angled relationship with a video screen or other image-generating device. The video screen may provide an image of the remote participant that is reflected by the projection screen. The chair also may include a video camera that is configured to generate a video feed that is supplied to the remote participant. The chair may be generally portable to allow the chair to moved (e.g., rolled) to different locations.
대표청구항
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1. A virtual presence communication system to enable a local participant to communicate with a remote participant, the virtual presence communication system comprising: a projection screen configured to couple to a chair, wherein the projection screen is positionable for viewing by a local participa
1. A virtual presence communication system to enable a local participant to communicate with a remote participant, the virtual presence communication system comprising: a projection screen configured to couple to a chair, wherein the projection screen is positionable for viewing by a local participant;an image-generating unit configured to couple to the chair, the image-generating unit configured to display an image of the remote participant, wherein the image-generating unit is positionable in an angled relationship to the projection screen;at least one communication port configured to couple to the chair, wherein the communication port is configured to receive a video signal for display by the image-generating unit; anda video camera configured to couple to the chair. 2. The virtual presence communication system of claim 1, further comprising: a microphone; andan audio speaker, each configured to couple to the chair. 3. The virtual presence communication system of claim 1, wherein the image-generating unit comprises an LCD display. 4. The virtual presence communication system of claim 1, wherein the image-generating unit comprises a video projector. 5. The virtual presence communication system of claim 3, wherein the LCD display is configured to be mounted substantially parallel to a top surface of a seat portion of the chair. 6. The virtual presence communication system of claim 1, further comprising a chair, wherein the chair further comprises a seatback and a seat. 7. The virtual presence communication system of claim 6, wherein the chair comprises a first armrest and a second armrest, and wherein the projection screen is positioned intermediate the first armrest and the second armrest. 8. The virtual presence communication system of claim 6, wherein the image-generating unit is at least partially positioned beneath a top surface of the seat. 9. The virtual presence communication system of claim 1, wherein the angular relationship of the projection screen and the image-generating unit is adjustable. 10. The virtual presence communication system of claim 9, wherein the angular position of the projection screen is adjustable. 11. The virtual presence communication system of claim 9, wherein the angular position of the image-generating unit is adjustable. 12. The virtual presence communication system of claim 2, wherein at least one of the video camera and the audio speaker are configured to couple to a seatback portion of the chair. 13. The virtual presence communication system of claim 1, wherein the projection screen is configured to couple to a seatback portion of the chair and the image-generating device is configured to couple to a seat portion of the chair. 14. A method for virtual presence conferencing, comprising: receiving a video image of a remote participant in a conference;displaying the video image on a video monitor coupled to a chair;reflecting the video image by a projection screen towards a local participant, wherein the projection screen is coupled to the chair; andcapturing a video image of the local participant using a video camera coupled to the chair. 15. The method of virtual presence conferencing of claim 14, further comprising: receiving audio from the remote participant in the conference;projecting the audio using an audio speaker coupled to the chair; andcapturing audio of the local participant using a microphone coupled to the chair. 16. The method of virtual presence conferencing of claim 14, wherein the chair is positioned at a conference table in a conference room. 17. The method of virtual presence conferencing of claim 14, wherein the video image is displayed on an LCD monitor. 18. The method of virtual presence conferencing of claim 14, wherein the video image is displayed using a video projector. 19. The system of claim 1, wherein the system does not include a mirror. 20. The method of claim 14, wherein the method does not comprise reflecting an image off of a mirror.
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