Patent Application
20150189226
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to video and audio communication systems. Specifically, the present invention relates to wireless internet teleconference between similar devices.
2. Description of Related Art
Communications through electronic means has always carried either audio or video, and in some instances both means of communicating wirelessly has evolved gradually mainly through audio. Audio has been the main form of communications around the world. With the advent of microelectronics and further advancements has lead people to communicate easier and faster.
As technology advances the means of communications using both audio and video have also advanced. In addition to the hardware, compression means which allow firmware to work with the hardware and evolve topologies have also advanced. This has led to several types of communications, such as point-to-point, which is referred to as videophone. The precursors to this technology use old analogue telephone lines which limit the quality of the communications link. With the advance of asymmetrical digital subscriber line, integrated services digital network, and broadband, this topology has evolved with the advance of the internet.
Another form of video and audio communications is telepresence videoconferencing, which is the most advanced form of communications between multiple users. It is the use of higher end components, communications lines, and software technologies. This form of communications employs a large visual display, high-end camera, and high quality audio. This allows users to communicate person to person or multiple users to communicate with a wider audience. Large rooms with multiple cameras and high definition video permit large parties to host meetings across vast distances either across a local area or across the world. Unfortunately, telepresence requires special equipment, and assistance at both ends of the communication link for proper communications. In U.S. Pat. No. 7,154,526 (2006), the use of more than one person is required for deploying a teleconference.
Yet, another form of communications is the use of a webcam and a software program that allows video and audio communications. This process permits the user to communicate via audio and video across primarily the internet. It is the most common communications between two people across vast distances. Fort most occasions the webcam is either bought with the associated software. Most modern laptops and handheld devices already come with a webcam or video cam for use just in case the user is able to communicate with other parties that have similar abilities to communicate. Unfortunately, webcam and associated software require a computer, and therefore the expense of a computer (including a laptop) itself, and sometimes the expense of the software program are unavoidable.
Some of these software programs are readily available on the internet. These software clients permit users to interface with video, audio, and instant messaging. Such programs like Skype, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, among others are the norm and the default communication for the average day user. Millions of users around the world communicate with these and similar client programs. Unfortunately, these client programs come either with an associated subscription recurrent cost, or with integrated commercials. In addition, they have to associate with a certain type of operating system, and service pack. Still these technologies work only with their own client program. In addition, third party system is required as in US patent application 20120268553 A1.
The latest means of communicating comes about with the use of what is commonly known as 4G. 4G is short for fourth generation, taken out of context which is a simulation of smart handsets, communication protocols, and higher bandwidth. These amalgamations of technologies permit multiple communication devices to interface. These technologies which are primarily divided into two categories, being Mobile WiMAX, and Long Term Evolution (LTE), allow users to communicate between their different types of devices. The biggest leap forward and the greatest market for these technologies are in the area of the handset. With all available means to communicate two handset users, likely being smart phones, are able to communicate through video and audio instantaneously. Unfortunately, for cellular high bandwidth and Smartphone technology, users have to depend on 1) the Smartphone handset technology, 2) high cellular bandwidth, 3) a high bandwidth service, 4) above a certain level of usage, and 5) credit service for cellular service.
Therefore, there is a need for a handheld portable system and method that can offer audio and video communication through the internet in a cost-effective manner.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an open means of communication with a similar device through the internet, more precisely a video and audio communications portal by interacting with similar addressing schemes. It will become apparent that the scheme utilize by this means is easily understood and will allow communication between users around the world.
Moreover, the present invention allows communications with current technology which was not available to past videophone or the current videophone technology. The present invention uses rather the internet as a medium and internet addressing. The addressing scheme utilized by the end user is the one given to the device. It is the Media Control Access address or MAC address. Therefore, this device does not require on demand services and is free and independent of fixed networks.
Moreover, yet another form of communications commonly known as telepresence video conferences deploys extensive equipment, software/firmware, and technical assistance to deploy a telepresence conference. Unlike this communication means, the present invention only requires the addition of another user. Once the users are detected, the present invention opens a direct communication line.
Unlike the telepresence video conference, the device is easily operated and become usable once it's powered, and the server internet address, network internet address, and the Media Control Access address of the other party's devices are entered. Meanwhile, the telepresence video conference requires a lead technician to address technical issues.
Moreover, for other hardware and software protocols and standards to work, computer, laptop, or other similar devices need to be turned on and a special program needs to be opened followed by contact request. With this invention after a contact is registered all the user needs to do is to press a button for request. Thereby, initiating an open line to communicate in a more expedient manner.
Still yet, the size of the invention screen allows for a higher resolution by not over sizing video content as oppose to having the creation of pixilation, video degradation by over sizing an incoming video information as opposed to current client programs.
Still yet, the size of the invention is small enough to permit enough bandwidth across the internet as to allow an expanded audience capability. As long as enough bandwidth is permitted in any part of the world, a user in a technological connected node can connect with a person in another part of the world having a minimal bandwidth capability.
The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described herein after and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.
Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred feature of the present invention so that those skilled in the art may better understand the detailed description of the invention that follows. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention and that such other structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form.
Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description, the appended claim, and the accompanying drawings in which similar elements are given similar reference numerals.
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The device 200 is a typical handheld and portable device surrounded by buttons and ports around the physical layout.
The processes that make the device 200 work with another device is by the use of a sequence of alphanumeric numeration. A cluster of alphanumeric sequence allows two devices 200 to find themselves through the internet.
Through the use of several standards that make each device 200 a unique one on the internet, the processes allow two devices find and connect with each other. For example, in
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Once all setups are attained a user can just go through the list of contacts 245 as shown is
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Once a user is familiar in using the device 200 it can be used around the local vicinity of the wireless router/modem 233 as in
With evolving technologies, communications between two individuals can be carried out as for example in
Another technology implementation as in
Still another aspect of novel technologies implementation is demonstrated as in
While there have been shown and described and pointed out the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are entitled.
