Patents by Inventor Brian J. Baldino
Brian J. Baldino has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9438856Abstract: A method for assigning video signals includes receiving a plurality of video signals from a plurality of cameras located at one or more remote sites, the plurality of video signals for display on a plurality of monitors at a local site. The method includes determining an optimal monitor for displaying a first video signal associated with a first camera based on the location and alignment of the first camera in relation to one or more of the plurality of cameras. The method includes calculating a respective difference between a number of video signals assigned to the optimal monitor and a respective number of video signals assigned to each respective monitor of the plurality of monitors. The method further includes assigning the first video signal to the optimal monitor if the respective difference is not greater than a threshold value with respect to each of the plurality of monitors.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Hubenthal, Vijayaraghavan R. Triplicane, Brian J. Baldino
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Patent number: 9204096Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving data associated with a local endpoint that is configured to participate in a video conference. The local endpoint can be configured to detect a signal generated by a local end user device and to relay the signal to a local manager element. The method also includes transmitting the signal over a network to a remote manager element at a remote location. In more specific embodiments, the method includes receiving an additional signal from the remote manager element, and determining a selected local endpoint to receive the additional signal from the remote manager element.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Brian J. Baldino, Michael G. Rexroad
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Publication number: 20140218463Abstract: A method for assigning video signals includes receiving a plurality of video signals from a plurality of cameras located at one or more remote sites, the plurality of video signals for display on a plurality of monitors at a local site. The method includes determining an optimal monitor for displaying a first video signal associated with a first camera based on the location and alignment of the first camera in relation to one or more of the plurality of cameras. The method includes calculating a respective difference between a number of video signals assigned to the optimal monitor and a respective number of video signals assigned to each respective monitor of the plurality of monitors. The method further includes assigning the first video signal to the optimal monitor if the respective difference is not greater than a threshold value with respect to each of the plurality of monitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Michael B. Hubenthal, Vijayaraghavan R. Triplicane, Brian J. Baldino
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Publication number: 20140125758Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving data associated with a local endpoint that is configured to participate in a video conference. The local endpoint can be configured to detect a signal generated by a local end user device and to relay the signal to a local manager element. The method also includes transmitting the signal over a network to a remote manager element at a remote location. In more specific embodiments, the method includes receiving an additional signal from the remote manager element, and determining a selected local endpoint to receive the additional signal from the remote manager element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Brian J. Baldino, Michael G. Rexroad
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Patent number: 8704867Abstract: A method for assigning video signals includes receiving a plurality of video signals from a plurality of cameras located at one or more remote sites, the plurality of video signals for display on a plurality of monitors at a local site. The method includes determining an optimal monitor for displaying a first video signal associated with a first camera based on the location and alignment of the first camera in relation to one or more of the plurality of cameras. The method includes calculating a respective difference between a number of video signals assigned to the optimal monitor and a respective number of video signals assigned to each respective monitor of the plurality of monitors. The method further includes assigning the first video signal to the optimal monitor if the respective difference is not greater than a threshold value with respect to each of the plurality of monitors.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Hubenthal, Vijayaraghavan R. Triplicane, Brian J. Baldino
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Patent number: 8659639Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving data associated with a local endpoint that is configured to participate in a video conference. The local endpoint can be configured to detect a signal generated by a local end user device and to relay the signal to a local manager element. The method also includes transmitting the signal over a network to a remote manager element at a remote location. In more specific embodiments, the method includes receiving an additional signal from the remote manager element, and determining a selected local endpoint to receive the additional signal from the remote manager element.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Baldino, Michael G. Rexroad
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Patent number: 8587634Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving data associated with a plurality of endpoints that are engaged in a video conference, and evaluating whether a first endpoint and a second endpoint of the plurality have entered into a conversation such that a conversation mode is triggered. Once the conversation mode is entered, the first and second endpoints of the conversation are rendered on two different screens of a video display. In more specific embodiments, the method includes analyzing active speaker patterns of some of the endpoints to determine whether to enter into the conversation mode. In still other embodiments, the method includes determining whether the rendering on the two different screens is temporary or made permanent for a duration of the video conference.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Baldino, Michael B. Hubenthal
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Patent number: 8553064Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes establishing a video session in which a plurality of displays are used for rendering video data, and evaluating a presentation element in order to identify a control element that includes control data. The control element is included in the presentation element. The method further includes communicating at least a portion of the control data such that it can be used to determine which video data is to be rendered on the plurality of displays.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. MacDonald, Chris A. Dunn, Brian J. Baldino
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Patent number: 8446455Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes monitoring a plurality of inputs associated with end users involved in a video session in which a plurality of displays are used. At least one of the inputs is associated with a frequency of speech of the end users. The method also includes determining a participation level for each of the end users based on the inputs, and determining which image data associated with the end users is to be rendered on a selected one of the plurality of displays based on the participation levels.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: TiongHu Lian, Chris A. Dunn, Brian J. Baldino
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Publication number: 20120314060Abstract: A method for assigning video signals includes receiving a plurality of video signals from a plurality of cameras located at one or more remote sites, the plurality of video signals for display on a plurality of monitors at a local site. The method includes determining an optimal monitor for displaying a first video signal associated with a first camera based on the location and alignment of the first camera in relation to one or more of the plurality of cameras. The method includes calculating a respective difference between a number of video signals assigned to the optimal monitor and a respective number of video signals assigned to each respective monitor of the plurality of monitors. The method further includes assigning the first video signal to the optimal monitor if the respective difference is not greater than a threshold value with respect to each of the plurality of monitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Hubenthal, Vijayaraghavan R. Triplicane, Brian J. Baldino
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Patent number: 8203591Abstract: A method for assigning video signals includes receiving a plurality of video signals from a plurality of cameras located at one or more remote sites, the plurality of video signals for display on a plurality of monitors at a local site. The method also includes determining an optimal monitor for displaying a first video signal associated with a first camera based on the location and alignment of the first camera in relation to one or more of the plurality of cameras. In addition, the method includes calculating a respective difference between a number of video signals assigned to the optimal monitor and a respective number of video signals assigned to each respective monitor of the plurality of monitors. The method further includes assigning the first video signal to the optimal monitor if the respective difference is not greater than a threshold value with respect to each of the plurality of monitors.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Hubenthal, Vijayaraghavan R. Triplicane, Brian J. Baldino
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Publication number: 20120147123Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes monitoring a plurality of inputs associated with end users involved in a video session in which a plurality of displays are used. At least one of the inputs is associated with a frequency of speech of the end users. The method also includes determining a participation level for each of the end users based on the inputs, and determining which image data associated with the end users is to be rendered on a selected one of the plurality of displays based on the participation levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: TiongHu Lian, Chris A. Dunn, Brian J. Baldino
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Publication number: 20120147125Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes establishing a video session in which a plurality of displays are used for rendering video data, and evaluating a presentation element in order to identify a control element that includes control data. The control element is included in the presentation element. The method further includes communicating at least a portion of the control data such that it can be used to determine which video data is to be rendered on the plurality of displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Alan J. MacDonald, Chris A. Dunn, Brian J. Baldino
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Publication number: 20100302345Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving data associated with a local endpoint that is configured to participate in a video conference. The local endpoint can be configured to detect a signal generated by a local end user device and to relay the signal to a local manager element. The method also includes transmitting the signal over a network to a remote manager element at a remote location. In more specific embodiments, the method includes receiving an additional signal from the remote manager element, and determining a selected local endpoint to receive the additional signal from the remote manager element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Brian J. Baldino, Michael G. Rexroad
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Publication number: 20080266379Abstract: A method for assigning video signals includes receiving a plurality of video signals from a plurality of cameras located at one or more remote sites, the plurality of video signals for display on a plurality of monitors at a local site. The method also includes determining an optimal monitor for displaying a first video signal associated with a first camera based on the location and alignment of the first camera in relation to one or more of the plurality of cameras. In addition, the method includes calculating a respective difference between a number of video signals assigned to the optimal monitor and a respective number of video signals assigned to each respective monitor of the plurality of monitors. The method further includes assigning the first video signal to the optimal monitor if the respective difference is not greater than a threshold value with respect to each of the plurality of monitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Hubenthal, Vijayaraghavan R. Triplicane, Brian J. Baldino