公开(公告)号：JP2013102427A

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：JP2012236884

申请日：2012-10-26

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム,インク.

Inventor： PETER L CHEW ,  KRISHNA SAI

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04M3/56

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04L12/1827 ,  H04L65/1059 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04M3/002 ,  H04M3/567 ,  H04M2250/62 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/148

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a videoconferencing system having a videoconferencing unit which can use portable devices as peripherals for the system.SOLUTION: Portable devices 50 obtain near-end audio and transmit the audio to a videoconferencing unit 100 via a wireless connection. Then, the videoconferencing unit transmits the near-end audio received from the loudest portable device along with near-end video to a far-end 30. The portable devices can control the videoconferencing unit and can initially establish the videoconference by connecting with the far-end and then transferring operations to the videoconferencing unit. To deal with acoustic coupling between the unit's loudspeaker and the portable device's microphone, the unit uses an echo canceller which compensates for differences in the clocks used in A/D and D/A converters of the loudspeaker and microphone.

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供具有视频会议单元的视频会议系统，其可以使用便携式设备作为系统的外围设备。

解决方案：便携式设备50获得近端音频，并通过无线连接将音频传输到视频会议单元100。 然后，视频会议单元将从最大便携式设备接收的近端音频和近端视频一起发送到远端30.便携式设备可以控制视频会议单元，并且可以通过与远端视频会议单元连接来最初建立视频会议， 结束然后将操作传送到视频会议单元。 为了处理单元的扬声器和便携式设备的麦克风之间的声耦合，该单元使用回波消除器来补偿扬声器和麦克风的A / D和D / A转换器中使用的时钟的差异。 版权所有（C）2013，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2012032803A

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：JP2011144349

申请日：2011-06-29

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム,インク.

Inventor： JIN WEI FENG ,  PETER CHEW

IPC: G10L19/02 ,  G10L19/00 ,  G10L19/14 ,  H03M7/30

CPC classification number: G10L19/002 ,  G10L19/0212 ,  G10L19/24 ,  G10L25/18

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an audio codec for audio and video conferencing which compress high-fidelity audio input so that a resulting signal for transmission retains the best quality but requires the least number of bits.SOLUTION: A scalable audio codec determines first and second bit allocations for each frame of input audio. First bits are allocated for a first frequency band, and second bits are allocated for a second frequency band. The allocations are made on a frame-by-frame basis based on an energy ratio between the two bands. The codec transform-codes both frequency bands into two sets of transform coefficients, which are then packetized based on the bit allocations. Additionally, frequency regions of the transform coefficients are arranged in order of importance determined by power levels and perceptual modeling. Should bit stripping occur, a decoder at a receiving device can produce audio of suitable quality given that bits have been allocated between the bands and the regions of the transform coefficients have been ordered by importance.

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供用于音频和视频会议的音频编解码器，其压缩高保真音频输入，使得用于传输的结果信号保持最佳质量，但是需要最少数量的比特。 解决方案：可扩展音频编解码器为每帧输入音频确定第一和第二位分配。 为第一频带分配第一比特，并且为第二频带分配第二比特。 基于两个频带之间的能量比，逐帧地进行分配。 编解码器将两个频带转换为两组变换系数，然后根据比特分配将其分组化。 此外，变换系数的频率区域按照由功率水平和感知建模确定的重要性的顺序排列。 如果发生位剥离，则在接收设备处的解码器可以产生具有适当质量的音频，因为已经在频带之间分配了比特，并且已经按照重要性排列了变换系数的区域。 版权所有（C）2012，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2011244456A

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：JP2011110882

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム,インク.

Inventor： JIN WEI FENG

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  G10L17/00 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N7/142 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  G06K9/00892 ,  G10L17/00 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a videoconferencing apparatus that can dynamically adjust image capturing of participants in a video conference depending on the environment of the video conference, seating arrangement of the participants, and the person who is speaking.SOLUTION: A videoconferencing apparatus automatically tracks speakers in a room and dynamically switches between a controlled, people-view camera 50A and a fixed, room-view camera 50A. When no one is speaking, the apparatus 10 shows the room view to the far-end. When there is a dominant speaker in the room, the apparatus directs the people-view camera at the dominant speaker and switches from the room-view camera to the people-view camera. When there is a new speaker in the room, the apparatus switches to the room-view camera first, directs the people-view camera at the new speaker, and then switches to the people-view camera directed at the new speaker. When there are two near-end speakers engaged in a conversation, the apparatus tracks them and causes the people-view camera to zoom-in so that both speakers are in view.

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种视频会议装置，其可以根据视频会议的环境，参与者的座位安排和正在说话的人动态地调整视频会议中的参与者的图像捕获。 解决方案：视频会议设备自动跟踪房间中的扬声器，并且在被控制的人物摄像机50A和固定的室内摄像机50A之间动态切换。 当没有人在说话时，装置10显示到远端的房间视图。 当房间中有主导扬声器时，设备将人物摄像机引导到主扬声器，并从室内摄像机切换到人民摄像机。 当房间里有一个新的扬声器时，设备首先切换到室内摄像机，将人物摄像机引导到新的扬声器，然后切换到指向新扬声器的人物摄像机。 当有两个近端扬声器进行通话时，该设备将跟踪它们并使人们观看的相机放大，以便两个扬声器都在视野中。 版权所有（C）2012，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2011244454A

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：JP2011110880

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム,インク.

Inventor： JIN WEI FENG ,  PETER CHEW ,  WEIN DUNLOP ,  JONATHAN DALLMEYER

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/147

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dynamically adjust image capturing of participants in a video conference depending on the environment of the video conference, seating arrangement of the participants, and the person who is speaking.SOLUTION: A videoconferencing apparatus automatically tracks speakers in a room and dynamically switches between a controlled, people-view camera and a fixed, room-view camera. When no one is speaking, the apparatus shows the room view to the far-end. When there is a dominant speaker in the room, the apparatus directs the people-view camera at the dominant speaker and switches from the room-view camera to the people-view camera. When there is a new speaker in the room, the apparatus switches to the room-view camera first, directs the people-view camera at the new speaker, and then switches to the people-view camera directed at the new speaker. When there are two near-end speakers engaged in a conversation, the apparatus tracks the speakers and zooms-in the people-view camera so that both speakers are in view.

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：根据视频会议的环境，参与者的座位安排和正在发言的人来动态调整视频会议中的参与者的图像捕获。

解决方案：视频会议设备自动跟踪房间中的扬声器，并在受控人像摄像机和固定的室内摄像机之间动态切换。 当没有人在说话的时候，设备会显示到远端的房间视图。 当房间中有主导扬声器时，设备将人物摄像机引导到主扬声器，并从室内摄像机切换到人民摄像机。 当房间里有一个新的扬声器时，设备首先切换到室内摄像机，将人物摄像机引导到新的扬声器，然后切换到指向新扬声器的人物摄像机。 当有两个近端扬声器进行通话时，设备将跟踪扬声器并放大人民摄像机，以便两个扬声器都在视野中。 版权所有（C）2012，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2010098731A

公开(公告)日：2010-04-30

申请号：JP2009224282

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム,インク.

Inventor： RAHMAN MOHAMMED

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04M3/56

CPC classification number: G01S3/80 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method to efficiently determining and displaying pertinent information determined from a plurality of inputs and calculated parameter related to a video conference. SOLUTION: The method for efficiently determining and displaying personal information is performed using an input from a user at an endpoint and information calculated during a video conference so as to present the personal information about a current speaker to all participants. A video conference system is typically used by a plurality of people at multiple locations. The method allows more users to interact and allows knowledge transfer among the participants. By sharing the information at different locations, each participant is more aware of a speaker at any given time and is more aware of importance to be applied to what the particular speaker talks. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种有效地确定和显示从多个输入确定的相关信息和与视频会议有关的计算参数的方法。 解决方案：用于有效地确定和显示个人信息的方法使用端点处的用户的输入和在视频会议期间计算的信息来执行，以向所有参与者呈现关于当前发言者的个人信息。 视频会议系统通常由多个位置的多个人使用。 该方法允许更多用户在参与者之间进行交互并允许知识转移。 通过在不同地点分享信息，每个参与者在任何给定的时间更加意识到演讲者，并且更加意识到应用于特定演讲者所谈论的重要性。 版权所有（C）2010，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2008263636A

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：JP2008140167

申请日：2008-05-28

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム・インコーポレイテッド

Inventor： ESHKOLI NOAM

IPC: H04N5/265 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/152 ,  G06F3/1454 ,  G09G2340/0442 ,  H04N7/147

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method for preparing video conference images. SOLUTION: An endpoint has a wide screen display, and the disclosed system creates an image, with an aspect ratio of about 16:9 for the endpoint. The image is altered or modified so as to vary the aspect ratio to about 4:3. In one example, two portions can be added to the image to increase the overall height of the image. The wide screen display is set to a zoom mode and is capable of substantially displaying the image without added portions. Alternatively, the image is stretched along its height by a factor of 4/3. The wide screen display is set to the wide mode and is capable of substantially displaying the image without the stretched height. The disclosed system and method can receive signals where the endpoint has a wide screen display and can also inform a user at the endpoint, to set the wide screen display to a wide or a zoom modes. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种用于准备视频会议图像的系统和方法。

解决方案：端点具有宽屏幕显示，并且所公开的系统创建图像，端点具有大约16:9的宽高比。 图像被改变或修改以便将纵横比改变为约4:3。 在一个示例中，可以将两个部分添加到图像中以增加图像的整体高度。 宽屏幕显示设置为变焦模式，并且能够基本上显示图像而不添加部分。 或者，图像沿其高度被拉伸4/3倍。 宽屏幕显示设置为宽模式，并且能够基本上显示没有拉伸高度的图像。 所公开的系统和方法可以接收端点具有宽屏幕显示的信号，并且还可以通知端点处的用户，将宽屏幕显示设置为宽或缩放模式。 版权所有（C）2009，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2006333481A

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：JP2006143025

申请日：2006-05-23

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム・インコーポレイテッド

Inventor： RODMAN JEFFREY

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  H04M3/56

CPC classification number: H04N7/14 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/148 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W4/16

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a method and an apparatus enhancing a video conference functions thereby managing and controlling all associated conference devices from a centralized position using a simple and intuitive interface. SOLUTION: A simple speakerphone control interface or a remote controller thereof is used to control functions of a speakerphone itself, connected video conference facilities, a room control device and other connected devices. Furthermore, the room control device controls all associated room accessories such as doors, windows, blinders, illumination, blackboards or white boards, roll-up screens and the like. A number of connection methods like wired HSSB or wireless connections are utilized among a plurality or all of conference system elements. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：获得一种增强视频会议功能的方法和装置，从而使用简单和直观的界面从集中位置管理和控制所有相关的会议设备。 解决方案：使用简单的扬声器控制接口或其遥控器来控制扬声器本身，连接的视频会议设施，房间控制设备和其他连接设备的功能。 此外，房间控制装置控制所有相关联的房间配件，例如门，窗，遮阳板，照明，黑板或白板，卷起屏幕等。 在多个或所有会议系统元件中利用了诸如有线HSSB或无线连接之类的多种连接方法。 版权所有（C）2007，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2006020314A

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：JP2005189507

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム・インコーポレイテッド

Inventor： TRUONG KWAN K ,  CHU PETER ,  POCINO MICHAEL A

IPC: H04S3/00 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R27/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/568 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R27/00

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and an apparatus for improving audio sharpness in an audio conferencing unit.
SOLUTION: A plurality of microphones and a plurality of audio channels are used to select only the best microphone for representing each audio channel. A plurality of microphone signals are mixed according to locations of the microphones in the room such that a single signal representing one audio channel can be formed. The audio signal is further processed to provide another feature.
COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种用于提高音频会议单元中的音频清晰度的方法和装置。 解决方案：使用多个麦克风和多个音频通道来仅选择用于表示每个音频通道的最佳麦克风。 多个麦克风信号根据麦克风在房间中的位置进行混合，从而可以形成表示一个音频通道的单个信号。 进一步处理音频信号以提供另一特征。 版权所有（C）2006，JPO＆NCIPI

公开(公告)号：JP2014068339A

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：JP2013157091

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム,インク.

Inventor： AVISHAI HALABY

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04L12/70

CPC classification number: H04N7/152 ,  H04L45/74 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/44 ,  H04N19/91

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allocate and release resources dynamically according to the current needs of each conferee and a session.SOLUTION: A novel universal bridge (UB) can handle and conduct multimedia multipoint conferences between a plurality of media relay endpoints (MREs) and legacy endpoints (LEPs) without using a media relay multipoint control unit (MRM), a multipoint control unit (MCU), nor a gateway. Further, a UB can be configured to allocate and release resources dynamically according to the current needs of each conferee and a session.

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：根据每个参与者和会话的当前需求动态分配和释放资源。解决方案：新颖的通用网桥（UB）可以处理和进行多个媒体中继端点（MRE）和 传统端点（LEP），而不使用媒体中继多点控制单元（MRM），多点控制单元（MCU）以及网关。 此外，UB可以被配置为根据每个参与者和会话的当前需要来动态地分配和释放资源。

公开(公告)号：JP2014056241A

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：JP2013196320

申请日：2013-09-23

Applicant: Polycom Inc ,  ポリコム,インク.

Inventor： LIBERMAN DOVEV ,  KAPLAN AMIR

IPC: G10L15/00 ,  G06F17/28 ,  H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04N7/152 ,  G06F17/289

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multilingual multipoint videoconferencing system which provides real-time translation of speech by conferees.SOLUTION: Audio streams containing speech may be converted into text (220 and 250) and inserted as subtitles into video streams (250, 240). The speech may also be translated from one language to another language (240), the translated speech is inserted into the video streams. The subtitles are selected or the original audio stream is replaced with speech in the other language generated by a text to speech engine (220, 240 and 250). Different conferees may receive different translations of the same speech on the basis of information provided by each conferee on desired languages (210).

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种多语言多点视频会议系统，提供与会者对语音的实时翻译。解决方案：包含语音的音频流可以转换为文本（220和250），并作为字幕插入视频流（250,240 ）。 语音也可以从一种语言翻译成另一种语言（240），将翻译的语音插入到视频流中。 字幕被选择，或者由文本到语音引擎（220,240和250）生成的另一语言中的语音替换原始音频流。 不同的与会者可以根据每个与会者提供的所需语言（210）提供的信息，接收相同语音的不同翻译。