Method of detecting audio/video devices within a room
CA 2559655 C · Owner: Mitel Networks Ulc · Inventors: Dedieu, Stephane; Moquin, Philippe
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A system and method for automatic identification and integration of audio/visual devices in a room for multi-media conferencing operation. Each device includes a circuit that periodically emits a signal that is recognized by another device. Upon receiving the signal the other devices respond with information relating to how they can inter- communicate with each other over one or more networks they are connected to. An ad- hoc conferencing network is established between the integrated devices such that the quality of multi-media conferencing is improved through the use of all the available devices within a room. The signal is preferably one that is confined to a room and a specific protocol …
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- Filed September 13, 2006 and granted November 13, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 13, 2026.
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