Abstract: A head set is disclosed comprising a head band having a first and a second end; a pad-like support means attached to said first end of said head band to rest on a first side of a head; a mounting to support a camera; and an earpiece attached to said second end of said head band comprising: an ear-shaped, resilient wire formed so as to leave an anterior notch of an ear unobstructed; and an elastomeric covering that can pivot with respect to the wire having a broader flattened surface on one side to rest on a second side of said head.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 3, 2002
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2007
Assignee:
Audisoft
Inventors:
Marie Lapalme, Luc Ducas, Michel Dallaire, Patrick Messier
Abstract: A method for telepresence between a field user wearing telepresence equipment and a remote user, the method comprising: providing the telepresence equipment including a global camera, a handheld detail camera for obtaining image close-ups, and an audio link for communication between the field user and the remote user; mounting the global camera on the field user's head to obtain an image of the field user's viewpoint; transmitting images from the global camera to a remote display for the remote user to view; receiving instructions from the remote user through the audio link on where to point the detail camera; pointing the detail camera to specified objects; and transmitting images from the detail camera to the remote display for the remote user to view.