Abstract: A videoconferencing system is provided which comprises a personal computer having a 32-bit multi-tasking, native-networking operating system and a touch screen graphic user interface for controlling the system. The videoconferencing system is configured for the integration of applications programs, the transfer of data outside the bandwidth of a videoconference and remote diagnostics. Circuits for pooling CODECs and bridging audio signals are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 1995
Date of Patent:
August 11, 1998
Assignee:
ImageTel International Inc.
Inventors:
Earl A. Gregory, III, R. Dean Heibert, Thomas A. Niemann, Mark Fauth, Bradford Janssen, Gregory Stinson, Aleksandr Shkiler, Hal Perdew