Patent Application
20120293602
This disclosure relates to executive telepresence systems. More specifically, this disclosure relates to an executive telepresence system for use in audio and video conferencing that uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system.
There exists a need for an executive telepresence system for use in audio and video conferencing that uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system.
A particular embodiment of the invention includes an executive telepresence system for use in audio and video conferencing that uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system. The executive telepresence system includes a control system that further comprises a user interface, a mixing system, and a dialing system. In addition, the executive telepresence system includes one or more video display devices that couple to the control system where the video display devices display a video signal. The executive telepresence system further includes one or more video cameras that couple to the control system where the video cameras capture video information and turn it into the video signal. Further, the executive telepresence system includes one or more microphones that couple to the control system where the one or more microphones capture audio information and turn it into an audio signal. Additionally, the executive telepresence system includes one or more speakers that couple to the control system where the one or more speakers play back the audio signal. The executive telepresence system communicates with the unified communication system and supports the enterprise network system.
In some embodiments, the executive telepresence system can also include video display devices and video cameras that support high-definition video. In addition, the executive telepresence system can also include microphones and speakers that support high-definition audio. The executive telepresence system may communicate with a unified communication system and may also support an enterprise network system.
Another embodiment relates to a method to make an executive telepresence system for use in audio and video conferencing that uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system. The method includes providing a control system that includes a user interface, a mixing system, and a dialing system. One or more video display devices can be coupled to the control system; the one or more video display devices display a video signal. One or more video cameras can be coupled to the control system; the video cameras capture video information and turn it into a video signal. One or more microphones can be coupled to the control system; the microphones capture audio information and turn it into an audio signal. One or more speakers may be coupled to the control system; the speakers play back the audio signal. The executive telepresence system can communicate with a unified communication system. The executive telepresence system can support an enterprise network system.
Yet another embodiment of the invention relates to a method of using an executive telepresence system in audio and video conferencing that uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system. The method includes providing a control system that further comprises a user interface, a mixing system, and a dialing system. A video signal is displayed with one or more video display devices that couple to the control system. Video information is captured and turned into the video signal with one or more video cameras that couple to the control system. Audio information is captured and turned into an audio signal with one or more microphones that couple to the control system. The audio signal is played back with one or more speakers that couple to the control system. The executive telepresence system communicates with a unified communication system. The executive telepresence system can support an enterprise network system.
Yet another embodiment relates to a program storage device readable by a computing device that embodies a program of instructions executable by the computing device to perform a method to use an executive telepresence system for use in audio and video conferencing that uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system. The program storage device includes a control system that further comprises a user interface, a mixing system, and a dialing system. A video signal is displayed with one or more video display devices that couple to the control system. Video information is captured and turned into the video signal with one or more video cameras that couple to the control system. Audio information is captured and turned into an audio signal with one or more microphones that couple to the control system. The audio signal is played back with one or more speakers that couple to the control system. The executive telepresence system can communicate with a unified communication system. The executive telepresence system can support an enterprise network system.
To further aid in understanding the disclosure, the attached drawings help illustrate specific features of the disclosure and the following is a brief description of the attached drawings:
This disclosure describes an executive telepresence system for use in audio and video conferencing that uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system. This disclosure describes numerous specific details in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. One skilled in the art will appreciate that one may practice the present invention without these specific details. Additionally, this disclosure does not describe some well-known items in detail in order not to obscure the present invention.
The executive telepresence system 10 further provides that the video display devices and the video cameras support high-definition video. In addition, the system further provides that the microphones and the speakers support high-definition audio.
The executive telepresence system 10 can be adapted to include multiple configurations. For example, the executive telepresence system 10 may be configured as a single-monitor media cart version, a dual-monitor media cart version, a single-monitor wall mounting kit version, or a dual-monitor wall mounting kit version. The executive telepresence system 10 may also include unified communications, video, audio, and local presentation capabilities into a plug and play platform. It may also incorporate an all-in-one (AIO) PC that integrates PC, display, and camera devices into a single platform. The executive telepresence system 10 can be tailored for Microsoft OCS deployment with direct compatibility, and can be further visually incorporated into the OCS client application. The executive telepresence system 10 can support HD video capabilities of OCS. The executive telepresence system 10 can also allow for hands-free audio for both “video-only” and “audio-only” conferencing.
The executive telepresence system 10 can be configured to include multiple AIO PCs to meet various enterprise conferencing applications. For example, the executive telepresence system 10 can be a Windows-based group video solution that is capable of running any software-based unified communication or video conferencing client. Where dual-monitor deployment is desired, the second monitor (e.g., LCD panel) can be configured to exclude the PC and camera. The monitor/LCD panel can be based upon market available original design manufacturer (ODM) panels designed for commercial-based public displays and digital signage. The executive telepresence system 10 can incorporate a modified mixer board internally mounted inside a chassis. Modification can include the addition of USB and wireless radio on a mother board. Suitable cameras for use with the invention include embedded web cameras, high-definition cameras, and mounted cameras.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the executive telepresence system 10 for use in audio and video conferencing uses a unified communications system in an enterprise network system. The executive telepresence system 10 includes a control system that further comprises a user interface, a mixing system, and a dialing system. In addition, the executive telepresence system 10 includes one or more video display devices that couple to the control system where the video display devices display the video signal. The executive telepresence system 10 further includes one or more video cameras that couple to the control system where the video cameras capture video information and turn it into a video signal. Further, the executive telepresence system 10 includes one or more microphones that couple to the control system where the microphones capture audio information and turn it into an audio signal. Additionally, the executive telepresence system 10 includes one or more speakers that couple to the control system where the speakers play back the audio signal. The executive telepresence system 10 communicates with a unified communication system and supports an enterprise network system.
In particular embodiments, the executive telepresence system 10 further provides that the video display devices and the video cameras support high-definition video. In addition, the executive telepresence system 10 further provides that the microphones and the speakers support high-definition audio.
Other embodiments of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after considering this disclosure or practicing the disclosed invention. The specification and examples above are exemplary only, with the true scope of the present invention being determined by the following claims.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/443,471, filed Feb. 16, 2011, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61443471 | Feb 2011 | US |
