Method for real-time broadcasting of multimedia files during a videoconference, without interrupting communication, and man-machine interface therefor
CA 2492428 A1 · Owner: Amiel, Jean-Christophe · Inventors: Boissonade, Patrick; Amiel, Jean-Christophe; Monfort, Patrick
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The invention concerns a method for broadcasting data files in particular multimedia files during a videoconference from a transmitting terminal and a man-machine interface installed in said terminal. The inventive method is characterized in that the files are broadcast in real time with communication of the ongoing videoconference without interrupting said communication by using audio and video channels open for said communication a participant being able from said terminal by simply selecting the file presented on his screen and by moving same to launch the broadcast of the file to be broadcast.
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- Filed July 28, 2003. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 28, 2023.
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