Abstract: An interactive workspace apparatus and system to facilitate participation and collaboration in a physical workspace. The apparatus includes a housing, at least one microphone, a speaker, and a programmable processor. The housing includes a base platform and a display panel extending upwardly from the front edge of the base platform at a fixed acute angle. The microphone is coupled to the housing and configured to capture sound from an audio source and convert the sound into an audio signal. The speaker is coupled to the housing and configured to receive at least one audio signal and emit an audio output in response thereto. The programmable processor is disposed within the housing and configured to convert the audio signal into text and to display the text on the display screen.

Abstract: An interactive workspace integration system for integrating a physical workspace with a virtual workspace. The system includes multiple electronic devices and controller devices disposed in the physical workspace. The controller devices are interconnected and each controller device is configured to interface with the virtual workspace and control the electronic device. Each controller device includes a programmable processor, a base platform having at least two multi-directional microphones, and a display panel. The display panel includes a screen to display a user control interface and a status bar. Each of the controller devices is configured to receive audio signals from the other controller devices and to receive media signals from the electronic devices. Each controller device is configured to generate a control signal based on the user input, the audio signals, and/or the media signals to control the electronic devices.

Abstract: An interactive workspace integration system for integrating a physical workspace with a virtual workspace. The system includes multiple electronic devices and controller devices disposed in the physical workspace. The controller devices are interconnected and each controller device is configured to interface with the virtual workspace and control the electronic device. Each controller device includes a programmable processor, a base platform having at least two multi-directional microphones, and a display panel. The display panel includes a screen to display a user control interface and a status bar. Each of the controller devices is configured to receive audio signals from the other controller devices and to receive media signals from the electronic devices. Each controller device is configured to generate a control signal based on the user input, the audio signals, and/or the media signals to control the electronic devices.