Abstract: A videoconferencing endpoint is described that uses a cascading sequence of convolutional neural networks to perform face detection and upper body detection of participants in a videoconference at the endpoint, where at least one member of the sequence of neural networks performs upper body detection, and where the final member of the sequence of neural networks performs face detection based on the results of the upper body detection. The models of the neural networks are trained on both large datasets of faces well as images that have been distorted by a wide-angle camera of the videoconferencing endpoint.

Abstract: A telecommunication and multimedia management apparatus and method that supports voice and other media communications and that enables users to: (i) participate in multiple conversation modes, including live phone calls, conference calls, instant voice messaging or tactical communications; (ii) review the messages of conversations in either a live mode or a time-shifted mode and to seamlessly transition back and forth between the two modes; (iii) participate in multiple conversations either concurrently or simultaneously; (iv) archive the messages of conversations for later review or processing; and (v) persistently store media either created or received on the communication devices of users. The latter feature enables users to generate or review media when either disconnected from the network or network conditions are poor and to optimize the delivery of media over the network based on network conditions and the intention of the users participating in conversations.

Abstract: The present invention employs a privacy mask, with elongated mouth-piece, having a semi-circular opening for a user's mouth and a second opening coupled with a transfer tube in which a user's voice travels until it reaches the receiver of a mobile phone or computer, inserted in a head-set equipped with ear-pieces. The present invention is a telecommunication device allowing both speaking and listening with privacy, since it prevents both the user's voice to spread in the surrounding and outside noises to disturb the communication.

Abstract: A system or method executing an intelligent appearance monitoring management system comprising a processor to execute code instructions of a multimedia multi-user collaboration application to join a videoconference session, a display screen, a speaker, a video camera, and a microphone where the video camera captures a videoframe of a user and the processor to input videoframe data, including the detected user's image, into a trained neural network of the intelligent appearance monitoring management system to generate optimized appearance filtering adjustments indicating detection of a user appearance anomaly in the user's image or altering a user's image in the captured videoframes in response to the user appearance anomaly and prepare those videoframes for transmission.

Abstract: A conferencing arrangement for sharing information within a conference space, the arrangement comprising a common presentation surface including a presentation surface area, a common presentation surface driver, a system processor linked to the driver and receiving and presenting the information content via the common presentation surface and a portable user interface device including a device display screen and a device processor, the device processor programmed to provide an interface via the device display screen useable to view content and to enter a command to replicate content presented on the device display on the common presentation surface, the device processor capable of identifying a direction of a swiping action on the interface as a command to replicate the content, wherein, upon identifying that the direction of a swiping action on the interface is in the direction of the common presentation surface, the arrangement creates a sharing space on the presentation surface area and replicates the cont

Abstract: Manipulating an image in an immersive video conference space includes associating an anchor to a background of the immersive video conference space, static interior objects in the immersive video conference space, and/or dynamic interior objects in the immersive video conference space or an area within a display pane of the immersive video conference space and actuating an anchor activation control that causes the image to move to a position of the anchor. The image may be an image of the presenter. The presenter may provide a gesture that actuates the anchor activation. The gesture may be a keyboard shortcut or a touch gesture. The touch gesture may be a tap, a swipe, or a tap and hold. The image may move to the position of the anchor along a transitional route. The image may change appearance as the image moves to the position of the anchor along the transitional route.

Abstract: A system for managing a virtual meeting (e.g., video conference) includes memory storing a video conference application and at least one processor to execute the video conference application to generate a virtual meeting view for a first attendee including multiple attendee video streams arranged according to a virtual attendee arrangement specifying positions of the attendee video streams relative to each other in the virtual meeting view, receive second attendee audio data associated with a second attendee video stream, identify a particular video stream position specified by the virtual attendee arrangement, determine differential stereo effect data corresponding with the particular video stream position, and apply the differential stereo effect data to the second attendee audio data to provide differential audio signals on different audio channels output to the first attendee to create a stereo sound effect corresponding with the particular video stream position.

Abstract: In one example, a video conferencing method to align video conference participant windows is disclosed. The method determines a position of a camera that captures images of a video conference participant. The method determines which one of multiple participant windows is a speaker participant window and aligns the speaker participant window with the position of the camera. The method may capture user-input parameters of an area adjacent to the camera to position the speaker participant window.

Abstract: Method, system and computer program product, the method comprising: during a streaming session of a media by a capturing device to the processing platform, transmitting to the capturing device an instruction to implement an operation mode when capturing a second portion of the media; receiving from the capturing device the media, wherein the media comprises at least a first portion and the second portion; and verifying authenticity of the media, wherein said verifying is based on a determination that the second portion of the media complies with the operation mode.

Abstract: One example method for conducting a conference between conference participants includes obtaining a scene layout for the conference, the scene layout comprising a plurality of video areas that are each assigned to a respective display video stream from one of the conference participants, and the scene layout forming a common visual presentation for the conference; receiving video streams from one or more of the conference participants; and displaying the scene layout, wherein the video streams from the conference participants are displayed in their respective assigned video areas.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) determining, by a playback device, a first loudness level of a first portion of first media content from a first source while the playback device presents the first media content, with the first portion having a first length; (ii) switching, by the playback device, from presenting the first media content from the first source to presenting second media content from a second source; (iii) based on the switching, determining, by the playback device, second loudness levels of second portions of the first media content while the playback device presents the second media content, with the second portions having a second length that is shorter than the first length; and (iv) while the playback device presents the second media content, adjusting, by the playback device, a volume of the playback device based on one or more of the second loudness levels.

Abstract: One disclosed example method includes receiving, during a first encrypted video conference including a plurality of participants, a request to admit an additional participant to the encrypted video conference; determining whether the additional participant is one of the plurality of participants. The example method further includes, responsive to determining that the additional participant is not one of the plurality of participants, ending the first encrypted video conference; obtaining a meeting cryptographic key; distributing the meeting cryptographic key to each participant of the plurality of participants; and initiating a second encrypted video conference including the plurality of participants.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a cart that allows for two-way audio/video conferencing between patients or local care providers and remote care providers or family members. The cart employs a modular design that allows its capabilities to be expanded to meet the needs of particular telemedicine applications. In addition, the cart provides thermal imaging and a user interface that allows local care provers to access various capabilities of the device while the device is not in session with a remote party.

Abstract: A videoconference system is described that generates a video for a room including multiple videoconference participants and outputs the video as part of the videoconference. The videoconference system is configured to generate the video as including a detailed view of one of the multiple videoconference participants located in the room. To do so, the videoconference system detects user devices located in the room capable of capturing video and determines a position of each user device. The videoconference system then detects a user speaking in the room and determines a position of the active speaker. At least one of the user devices is identified as including a camera oriented for capturing the active speaker. Video content captured by one or more user devices is then processed by the videoconference system to generate a detailed view of the active speaker.

Abstract: A loudspeaker parameter system for vented box driver excursion modeling, may include a loudspeaker driver having a conductor, a magnet and a diaphragm. The system may further include a processor for excursion modeling configured to receive an input signal, determine a voltage level of the input signal, an enclosure having a resonant port, estimate port parameters including at least one of an acoustic resistance or acoustic mass, and apply a voltage limit based on the vented box excursion model utilizing the port parameters.

Abstract: As noted above, example techniques relate to playback transitions between platforms. In an example implementation, while a first playback device is playing back audio content during a first playback session in a first domain, a mobile device detecting a first event configured as a trigger to transfer playback to a second domain on a second playback device. In response to detecting the first event, the mobile device determining playback information for the playback session and sends, via a network interface, instructions to initiate a playback session in the second domain to reproduce the first playback session in the first domain.

Abstract: An example implementation may involve a group of wearable playback devices including a first wearable playback device and a second wearable playback device. The wearable playback devices render multi-channel audio content according to particular playback responsibilities in the group. When a failure or other issue with the second wearable playback device occurs, the first playback device assumes at least part of the playback responsibility of the second playback device.

Abstract: One example method includes connecting, by a first client device associated with a user, to a video conference hosted by a video conference provider, the video conference having a plurality of participants; receiving participant information for each participant of the plurality of participants; generating, for one or more of the participants, an identity record corresponding to the respective participant, the identity record including video conference information, at least a portion of the participant information, and a cryptographic signature; appending, for each generated identity record, the respective identity record to a user contact list; and verifying at least one participant of the plurality of participants based on the user contact list.

Abstract: A video capturing a user facing a camera is received. An image of the video is analyzed to identify a marking object in the image. The image captures the marking object held by the user in between the user and the camera. A gesture performed by the user is detected using the marking object in a space between the user and the camera. A location associated with the marking object is marked including by overlaying a highlight of a portion of content virtually shared between the user and one or more other remote participants. The overlaid highlight of the portion of the content is provided to one or more other remote participants via a collaboration medium.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for automatically controlling the volume of a home entertainment device by an HVAC component. An HVAC component determines when it, or another HVAC, is active or not, and causes a home entertainment device to adjust its volume accordingly.