Abstract: A method and system for managing access to a video communication device (102) is provided. The method comprises receiving (304) a communication request for one or more communication services. The method also comprises associating (306) the requested one or more communication services with at least one communication service identifier. Further, the method comprises identifying (308) the user (108) of the video communication device. Furthermore, the method comprises determining (310) whether the identified user is authorized to participate in the one or more requested communication services associated with the communication request. The video communication device comprises a receiver (202) that is adapted to receive a request for one or more communication services. The video communication device also comprises a memory (204) for storing a plurality of user identities.

Abstract: A videophone housing assembly includes a base section and an interconnect, the interconnect having a first end rotationally coupled about a first axis to the base section, and a display support coupled to a second end of the interconnect. In an illustrative embodiment, a swivel hinge connects the display support to the interconnect in such a manner that the display support can rotate about two orthogonal axes.