Patents by Inventor Eran Decker
Eran Decker 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: 10091461Abstract: A system and method provide a rule-based technique for adapting a videoconferencing system to current conditions of a conference session, automatically converting the session from one conferencing technique to another, based on those current conditions. Rules may involve criteria including number of participants, ability to use a common codex, among others. An escalation module can be used to manage the transition between one type of conference session and another. If a condition occurs that causes transitioning the conference from one type to another, when that condition no longer applies, the conference may automatically transition back to the original conferencing type.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Aviv Eisenberg, Eran Decker, John Raymond Nicol, Michael Robert Tucker
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Patent number: 9866599Abstract: An intermediary server allows endpoints connected to two different types of conferencing systems to participate in an integrated conference without requiring plugins to be installed at each endpoint. A conference identifier provided by a first type of conferencing system can be used by endpoints of a second type of conferencing system by allowing the intermediary server to send the conference identifier to a server of the first type of conferencing system and receive a link that a server of the second type of conferencing system can use to connect to the first type of conferencing system.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Rami Boneh, Joanne Kubischta, Paul Regenhardt, Alan Segal, Jeff Adams, Aviv Eisenberg, Adam Jacobs, Erez Avraham, Eran Decker, Assaf Weissblat, Noa Reiter, Boris Sirotin, Inga Levi
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Patent number: 9596433Abstract: Examples hybrid topologies of a conferencing system are disclosed. An example of a hybrid topology may comprise a plurality of endpoints and a central entity. Each of said plurality of endpoints may provide its primary video stream and audio stream to said centralized entity. The centralized entity provides the primary speaker stream and the mixed audio stream to each of said plurality of endpoint participants. In addition, some of plurality of endpoint establishes low bandwidth/low resolution media streams with other of said plurality of endpoint participants for non-speaker video.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventor: Eran Decker
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Patent number: 9467657Abstract: Dynamically adapting a continuous presence (CP) layout in a videoconference enhances a videoconferencing experience by providing optimum visibility to regions of interest within the CP layout and ignoring regions of no interest. Based on the CP layout, a CP video image can be built, in which a conferee at a receiving endpoint can observe, simultaneously, several other participants' sites in the conference. For example, more screen space within the CP layout is devoted to presenting the participants in the conference and little or no screen space is used to present an empty seat, an empty room, or an unused portion of a room. Aspect ratios of segments of the CP layout (e.g., landscape vs. portrait) can be adjusted to optimally present the regions of interest. The CP layout can be adjusted as regions of interest change depending on the dynamics of the video conference.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eran Decker, Niv Wagner, Avihay Barazany, Roni Vistuch
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Publication number: 20160269687Abstract: An intermediary server allows endpoints connected to two different types of conferencing systems to participate in an integrated conference without requiring plugins to be installed at each endpoint. A conference identifier provided by a first type of conferencing system can be used by endpoints of a second type of conferencing system by allowing the intermediary server to send the conference identifier to a server of the first type of conferencing system and receive a link that a server of the second type of conferencing system can use to connect to the first type of conferencing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Rami Boneh, Joanne Kubischta, Paul Regenhardt, Alan Segal, Jeff Adams, Aviv Eisenberg, Adam Jacobs, Erez Avraham, Eran Decker, Assaf Weissblat, Noa Reiter, Boris Sirotin, Inga Levi
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Publication number: 20160227169Abstract: Examples hybrid topologies of a conferencing system are disclosed. An example of a hybrid topology may comprise a plurality of endpoints and a central entity. Each of said plurality of endpoints may provide its primary video stream and audio stream to said centralized entity. The centralized entity provides the primary speaker stream and the mixed audio stream to each of said plurality of endpoint participants. In addition, some of plurality of endpoint establishes low bandwidth/low resolution media streams with other of said plurality of endpoint participants for non-speaker video.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventor: Eran Decker
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Publication number: 20160173824Abstract: Dynamically adapting a continuous presence (CP) layout in a videoconference enhances a videoconferencing experience by providing optimum visibility to regions of interest within the CP layout and ignoring regions of no interest. Based on the CP layout, a CP video image can be built, in which a conferee at a receiving endpoint can observe, simultaneously, several other participants' sites in the conference. For example, more screen space within the CP layout is devoted to presenting the participants in the conference and little or no screen space is used to present an empty seat, an empty room, or an unused portion of a room. Aspect ratios of segments of the CP layout (e.g., landscape vs. portrait) can be adjusted to optimally present the regions of interest. The CP layout can be adjusted as regions of interest change depending on the dynamics of the video conference.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Eran Decker, Niv Wagner, Avihay Barazany, Roni Vistuch
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Patent number: 9338401Abstract: Examples hybrid topologies of a conferencing system are disclosed. An example of a hybrid topology may comprise a plurality of endpoints and a central entity. Each of said plurality of endpoints may provide its primary video stream and audio stream to said centralized entity. The centralized entity provides the primary speaker stream and the mixed audio stream to each of said plurality of endpoint participants. In addition, some of plurality of endpoint establishes low bandwidth/low resolution media streams with other of said plurality of endpoint participants for non-speaker video.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventor: Eran Decker
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Patent number: 9294726Abstract: Dynamically adapting a continuous presence (CP) layout in a videoconference enhances a videoconferencing experience by providing optimum visibility to regions of interest within the CP layout and ignoring regions of no interest. Based on the CP layout, a CP video image can be built, in which a conferee at a receiving endpoint can observe, simultaneously, several other participants' sites in the conference. For example, more screen space within the CP layout is devoted to presenting the participants in the conference and little or no screen space is used to present an empty seat, an empty room, or an unused portion of a room. Aspect ratios of segments of the CP layout (e.g., landscape vs. portrait) can be adjusted to optimally present the regions of interest. The CP layout can be adjusted as regions of interest change depending on the dynamics of the video conference.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eran Decker, Niv Wagner, Avihay Barazany, Roni Vistuch
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Publication number: 20150281648Abstract: Examples hybrid topologies of a conferencing system are disclosed. An example of a hybrid topology may comprise a plurality of endpoints and a central entity. Each of said plurality of endpoints may provide its primary video stream and audio stream to said centralized entity. The centralized entity provides the primary speaker stream and the mixed audio stream to each of said plurality of endpoint participants. In addition, some of plurality of endpoint establishes low bandwidth/low resolution media streams with other of said plurality of endpoint participants for non-speaker video.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventor: Eran Decker
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Publication number: 20150103137Abstract: A system and method provide a rule-based technique for adapting a videoconferencing system to current conditions of a conference session, automatically converting the session from one conferencing technique to another, based on those current conditions. Rules may involve criteria including number of participants, ability to use a common codex, among others. An escalation module can be used to manage the transition between one type of conference session and another. If a condition occurs that causes transitioning the conference from one type to another, when that condition no longer applies, the conference may automatically transition back to the original conferencing type.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Aviv Eisenberg, Eran Decker, John Raymond Nicol, Michael Robert Tucker
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Patent number: 8446454Abstract: Dynamically adapting a continuous presence (CP) layout in a videoconference enhances a videoconferencing experience by providing optimum visibility to regions of interest within the CP layout and ignoring regions of no interest. Based on the CP layout, a CP video image can be built, in which a conferee at a receiving endpoint can observe, simultaneously, several other participants' sites in the conference. For example, more screen space within the CP layout is devoted to presenting the participants in the conference and little or no screen space is used to present an empty seat, an empty room, or an unused portion of a room. Aspect ratios of segments of the CP layout (e.g., landscape vs. portrait) can be adjusted to optimally present the regions of interest. The CP layout can be adjusted as regions of interest change depending on the dynamics of the video conference.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eran Decker, Niv Wagner, Avihay Barazany, Roni Vistuch
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Patent number: 8411595Abstract: A video teleconferencing system and method for providing reservationless conferencing is disclosed. The method involves creating a conference profile identifying selected connection parameters; allocating a dial-in number; notifying participants of the dial-in number; detecting a call from a requesting participant; determining if sufficient resources for the participant are available; and connecting the requesting participant into the reservationless conference. Additionally, the video teleconferencing method allows the conference time to be automatically extended. This is done using timers and reallocating available resources when the original end of conference time arrives. The method also enables the conference to automatically terminate after all conference participants leave the conference.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eran Decker, Rami Boneh
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Patent number: 7830824Abstract: A video and/or audio conferencing system having virtual meeting room services is disclosed. The virtual meeting room services enables a third party to control and manage one or more virtual meeting rooms. Each third party organization may receive one or more dial in numbers, which is associated with a profile that defines the type of the conference that can be conducted. The profile defines the “capabilities” of the virtual meeting room, such as the maximum number of conferees, type of conference, type of endpoints, transcoding and protocol requirement, etc. Each virtual meeting room may have an NID (Numerical Identification) used by the peers along with the dial-in number to join the virtual meeting room.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eran Decker, Rami Yochai Boneh
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Publication number: 20100103245Abstract: Dynamically adapting a continuous presence (CP) layout in a videoconference enhances a videoconferencing experience by providing optimum visibility to regions of interest within the CP layout and ignoring regions of no interest. Based on the CP layout, a CP video image can be built, in which a conferee at a receiving endpoint can observe, simultaneously, several other participants' sites in the conference. For example, more screen space within the CP layout is devoted to presenting the participants in the conference and little or no screen space is used to present an empty seat, an empty room, or an unused portion of a room. Aspect ratios of segments of the CP layout (e.g., landscape vs. portrait) can be adjusted to optimally present the regions of interest. The CP layout can be adjusted as regions of interest change depending on the dynamics of the video conference.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eran Decker, Niv Wagner, Avihay Barazany, Roni Vistuch
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Patent number: 7492730Abstract: A system and method for cascading local conferences into a multi-site conference is disclosed. The local conferences are located in different sites where each site has endpoints served by a local multipoint control unit (MCU). An invitation to a multi-site conference is sent to participants at the different sites. The invitation includes a conference ID of the multi-site conference. The invited participants join the multi-site conference by calling a dial-in number of the local MCU associated with the caller's site. The caller gives the conference ID of the multi-site conference to the local MCU. The system searches the plurality of local MCUs to find those local conferences having the same conference ID conducted by different MCUs. For each found conference ID, the local MCUs are cascaded to establish a multi-site conference associated with the conference ID.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Hagai Eshel, Itai Yad Shalom, Eran Decker, Moshe Lipsker, Rivka Rotkovitch
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Publication number: 20080069012Abstract: A video teleconferencing system and method for providing reservationless conferencing is disclosed. The method involves creating a conference profile identifying selected connection parameters; allocating a dial-in number; notifying participants of the dial-in number; detecting a call from a requesting participant; determining if sufficient resources for the participant are available; and connecting the requesting participant into the reservationless conference. Additionally, the video teleconferencing method allows the conference time to be automatically extended. This is done using timers and reallocating available resources when the original end of conference time arrives. The method also enables the conference to automatically terminate after all conference participants leave the conference.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Eran DECKER, Rami BONEH
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Patent number: 7310320Abstract: A video teleconferencing method for providing reservationless conferencing. The method involves creating a conference profile identifying selected connection parameters; allocating a dial-in number; notifying participants of the dial-in number; detecting a call from a requesting participant; determining if sufficient resources for the participant are available; and connecting the requesting participant into the reservationless conference. Additionally, the video teleconferencing method allows the conference time to be automatically extended. This is done using timers and reallocating available resources when the original end of conference time arrives. The method also enables the conference to automatically terminate after all conference participants leave the conference.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eran Decker, Rami Boneh
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Publication number: 20060233120Abstract: A system and method for cascading local conferences into a multi-site conference is disclosed. The local conferences are located in different sites where each site has endpoints served by a local multipoint control unit (MCU). An invitation to a multi-site conference is sent to participants at the different sites. The invitation includes a conference ID of the multi-site conference. The invited participants join the multi-site conference by calling a dial-in number of the local MCU associated with the caller's site. The caller gives the conference ID of the multi-site conference to the local MCU. The system searches the plurality of local MCUs to find those local conferences having the same conference ID conducted by different MCUs. For each found conference ID, the local MCUs are cascaded to establish a multi-site conference associated with the conference ID.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Polycom Inc.Inventors: Hagai Eshel, Itai Shalom, Eran Decker, Moshe Lipsker, Rivka Rotkovitch
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Patent number: 7085243Abstract: A video teleconferencing method for providing reservationless conferencing. The method involves creating a conference profile identifying selected connection parameters; allocating a dial-in number; notifying participants of the dial-in number; detecting a call from a requesting participant; determining if sufficient resources for the participant are available; and connecting the requesting participant into the reservationless conference. Additionally, the video teleconferencing method allows the conference time to be automatically extended. This is done using timers and reallocating available resources when the original end of conference time arrives. The method also enables the conference to automatically terminate after all conference participants leave the conference.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Polycom Israel Ltd.Inventors: Eran Decker, Rami Boneh