Patents by Inventor Gopal Paripally
Gopal Paripally 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: 9215406Abstract: A conferencing peripheral for use with a mobile device or laptop or desktop computer can include one or more of projectors, cameras, microphones, and speakers. Such a device can work with the mobile device to provide a higher quality conferencing experience than has been provided to date by projecting a substantially full size, high resolution, image of conference participants onto a screen or wall and by providing microphones, speakers, and sufficient audio processing to provide high fidelity audio as part of the conferencing experience. The peripheral may be configured to use the voice and/or data network of the mobile device or may include its own internal network interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Gopal Paripally, Stephen Botzko
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Patent number: 9088693Abstract: A videoconferencing unit comprises a display screen configured to display a video data stream comprising images of a far end participant. A processor is adapted to decode the video data stream and generate a modified region of the video data stream. The modified region of the video data stream is displayed on the display screen at a location where images of eyes of the far end participant are displayed on the display screen. A camera is configured with a lens to capture images of a near end participant through the modified region of the video data stream, with at least a portion of the lens positioned within the modified region of the video data stream.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Tony Pham, Gopal Paripally
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Patent number: 8970655Abstract: A videoconferencing unit for enhancing direct eye-contact between participants can include a curved fully reflective mirror to reflect the image of the near end to a camera. The curved mirror can be placed in front of the display screen near a location where images of faces/eyes of far end participants are to appear. In another example, the videoconferencing unit can include a disintegrated camera configuration that provides an air gap between a front lens element and a rear lens element. The front lens element can be located behind an aperture within the display screen. The air gap can provide an unobstructed path to light from projectors and therefore avoid any undesirable shadows from appearing on the display screen. In another example, the videoconferencing unit can include a combination of the disintegrated camera configuration and mirrors for providing direct eye contact videoconferencing.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Gopal Paripally, Craig Clapp, Tony Pham
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Patent number: 8872879Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a touch screen display device and a videoconferencing unit. The display device displays video data for the videoconference and generates touch data based on user selections relative to the touch screen. The videoconferencing unit is operatively coupled to the touch screen device by a video connection and a data interface connection, for example. The unit establishes and conducts a videoconference with one or more endpoints via a network. The unit sends video data to the display device and receives touch data from the device. The received touch data is used to control operation of the videoconferencing system. The received touch data can be used to initiate a videoconference call, change an operating parameter, change orientation of a camera, initiate a picture-in-picture display, access a menu, access memory, change a source of video data, initiate a whiteboard display, and access a screen of a connected device.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Mark Duckworth, Gopal Paripally
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Publication number: 20140267545Abstract: A conferencing peripheral for use with a mobile device or laptop or desktop computer can include one or more of projectors, cameras, microphones, and speakers. Such a device can work with the mobile device to provide a higher quality conferencing experience than has been provided to date by projecting a substantially full size, high resolution, image of conference participants onto a screen or wall and by providing microphones, speakers, and sufficient audio processing to provide high fidelity audio as part of the conferencing experience. The peripheral may be configured to use the voice and/or data network of the mobile device or may include its own internal network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Gopal Paripally, Stephen Botzko
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Patent number: 8797376Abstract: A videoconferencing system for enhanced telepresence employs a single wide aspect ratio high resolution camera for capturing video images of near end conference participants. Captured video image can be divided into adjacent portions, where video images corresponding to each portion is separately encoded and sent to a far end videoconferencing system to be displayed on adjacently placed display devices. Misalignment in displayed images at the far end can be mitigated by selecting portions that are non-overlapping and horizontally aligned. Number and size of the portions can be determined based on configuration information of the far end videoconferencing system.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Gopal Paripally, Mark Duckworth
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Patent number: 8773495Abstract: An integrated videoconferencing system has a credenza that houses three displays at predefined angles with respect to one another. A table positions in from the credenza for seating participants across from the credenza's displays. The table has three seating sections that are angled at another predefined angle with respect to one another. Three cameras are positioned in the top of the credenza, and each has a view angle directed perpendicularly at one of the seating sections. The table can also have a portion that interconnects with the credenza. In use, the integrated system allows the participants to conduct a telepresence videoconference in which the near-end participants can interact with the far-end participants as if they were all seated at the same conference table in the room together.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Gopal Paripally, Mark Duckworth
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Publication number: 20140092200Abstract: A videoconferencing unit comprises a display screen configured to display a video data stream comprising images of a far end participant. A processor is adapted to decode the video data stream and generate a modified region of the video data stream. The modified region of the video data stream is displayed on the display screen at a location where images of eyes of the far end participant are displayed on the display screen. A camera is configured with a lens to capture images of a near end participant through the modified region of the video data stream, with at least a portion of the lens positioned within the modified region of the video data stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Tony Pham, Gopal Paripally
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Publication number: 20130328998Abstract: A videoconference multipoint control unit (MCU) automatically generates display layouts for videoconference endpoints. Display layouts are generated based on attributes associated with video streams received from the endpoints and display configuration information of the endpoints. An endpoint can include one or more attributes in each outgoing stream. Attributes can be assigned based on video streams' role, content, camera source, etc. Display layouts can be regenerated if one or more attributes change. A mixer can generate video streams to be displayed at the endpoints based on the display layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Duckworth, Gopal Paripally, Youssef Saleh, Marcio Macedo
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Patent number: 8593502Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a touch screen display device and a videoconferencing unit. The display device displays video data for the videoconference and generates touch data based on user selections relative to the touch screen. The videoconferencing unit is operatively coupled to the touch screen device by a video connection and a data interface connection, for example. The unit establishes and conducts a videoconference with one or more endpoints via a network. The unit sends video data to the display device and receives touch data from the device. The received touch data is used to control operation of the videoconferencing system. The received touch data can be used to initiate a videoconference call, change an operating parameter, change orientation of a camera, initiate a picture-in-picture display, access a menu, access memory, change a source of video data, initiate a whiteboard display, and access a screen of a connected device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Mark Duckworth, Gopal Paripally, Everett Hiller, Britt Nelson, Wallace Henry
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Patent number: 8537195Abstract: A videoconference multipoint control unit (MCU) automatically generates display layouts for videoconference endpoints. Display layouts are generated based on attributes associated with video streams received from the endpoints and display configuration information of the endpoints. An endpoint can include one or more attributes in each outgoing stream. Attributes can be assigned based on video streams' role, content, camera source, etc. Display layouts can be regenerated if one or more attributes change. A mixer can generate video streams to be displayed at the endpoints based on the display layout.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Duckworth, Gopal Paripally, Youssef Saleh, Marcio Macedo
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Publication number: 20130188817Abstract: A telescoping microphone and speaker strip for use in teleconferencing. The strip fitting a variety of different sized conference tables. The strip comprises a number of microphones and speakers placed on the median of a conference table and collapsed or extended to provide optimal maximum distances from participant to speaker and from participant to microphone while hiding all of the individual speaker and microphone wires. The strip can allow internal speaker and microphone wires to be retracted internally by a retracting mechanism. The strip is also wired or wirelessly connected to a base unit which provides telephonic audio signals, power, and signal processing to the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.Inventors: Peter Chu, Jeff Rodman, Gopal Paripally
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Patent number: 8487977Abstract: A video conference system provides “in the room” telepresence to near end participants. The video conference system includes a frameless or bezelless display device placed in front of a front wall for displaying edge-to-edge 3D images of far end participants. Color of the near end front wall is configured to be the same as the color of the far end rear wall. As a result, images displayed on the display device can merge or blend into the near end front wall, giving the near end participants the perception that the far end participants are actually in the near end conference room. Brightness of the faces/bodies of the near end participants can also be adjusted to match the brightness of the face/bodies of the images of the far end participants as they appear on the display device—therefore enhancing the in the room perception of the far end participants.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Gopal Paripally
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Publication number: 20120200658Abstract: A videoconference multipoint control unit (MCU) automatically generates display layouts for videoconference endpoints. Display layouts are generated based on attributes associated with video streams received from the endpoints and display configuration information of the endpoints. An endpoint can include one or more attributes in each outgoing stream. Attributes can be assigned based on video streams' role, content, camera source, etc. Display layouts can be regenerated if one or more attributes change. A mixer can generate video streams to be displayed at the endpoints based on the display layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.Inventors: Mark R. Duckworth, Gopal Paripally, Youssef Saleh, Marcio Macedo
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Patent number: 8217981Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for automating the interface of different videoconferencing systems are disclosed. In brief, according to one or more embodiments according to the invention, a first method comprises, upon connection of two videoconferencing systems, information containing the number and type of screens in each system is exchanged, and this information is used to set up custom camera and/or display settings in each local system.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Gopal Paripally, Mark Duckworth, Kathy Chen
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Patent number: 8208002Abstract: A distance learning scenario includes a local classroom having a local videoconferencing device communicating with a remote videoconferencing device at a remote classroom. A first local camera captures images of the local participants, a second local camera captures images of an instructor, and a local display screen displays images of remote participants. At the remote location, a first remote camera captures images of remote participants, a first remote display screen displays images of local participants, and a second remote display screen displays images of the instructor. The local display screen is situated on a side of the local presenter that is substantially opposite to the side on which the first remote display screen is situated relative to the second remote display screen at the remote location to implement video-mirroring. The local and remote display screens display life-size images of the participants and the instructor.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Gopal Paripally, Marcio Macedo
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Publication number: 20110310214Abstract: A videoconferencing system for enhanced telepresence employs a single wide aspect ratio high resolution camera for capturing video images of near end conference participants. Captured video image can be divided into adjacent portions, where video images corresponding to each portion is separately encoded and sent to a far end videoconferencing system to be displayed on adjacently placed display devices. Misalignment in displayed images at the far end can be mitigated by selecting portions that are non-overlapping and horizontally aligned. Number and size of the portions can be determined based on configuration information of the far end videoconferencing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: YOUSSEF SALEH, GOPAL PARIPALLY, MARK DUCKWORTH
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Publication number: 20110234746Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a touch screen display device and a videoconferencing unit. The display device displays video data for the videoconference and generates touch data based on user selections relative to the touch screen. The videoconferencing unit is operatively coupled to the touch screen device by a video connection and a data interface connection, for example. The unit establishes and conducts a videoconference with one or more endpoints via a network. The unit sends video data to the display device and receives touch data from the device. The received touch data is used to control operation of the videoconferencing system. The received touch data can be used to initiate a videoconference call, change an operating parameter, change orientation of a camera, initiate a picture-in-picture display, access a menu, access memory, change a source of video data, initiate a whiteboard display, and access a screen of a connected device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Mark Duckworth, Gopal Paripally, Everett Hiller, Britt Nelson, Wallace Henry
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Publication number: 20110181685Abstract: A video conference system provides “in the room” telepresence to near end participants. The video conference system includes a frameless or bezelless display device placed in front of a front wall for displaying edge-to-edge 3D images of far end participants. Color of the near end front wall is configured to be the same as the color of the far end rear wall. As a result, images displayed on the display device can merge or blend into the near end front wall, giving the near end participants the perception that the far end participants are actually in the near end conference room. Brightness of the faces/bodies of the near end participants can also be adjusted to match the brightness of the face/bodies of the images of the far end participants as they appear on the display device—therefore enhancing the in the room perception of the far end participants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Gopal Paripally
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Publication number: 20110050842Abstract: A distance learning scenario includes a local classroom having a local videoconferencing device communicating with a remote videoconferencing device at a remote classroom. A first local camera captures images of the local participants, a second local camera captures images of an instructor, and a local display screen displays images of remote participants. At the remote location, a first remote camera captures images of remote participants, a first remote display screen displays images of local participants, and a second remote display screen displays images of the instructor. The local display screen is situated on a side of the local presenter that is substantially opposite to the side on which the first remote display screen is situated relative to the second remote display screen at the remote location to implement video-mirroring. The local and remote display screens display life-size images of the participants and the instructor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.Inventors: YOUSSEF SALEH, GOPAL PARIPALLY, MARCIO MACEDO