Abstract: A video conferencing system (100) for conducting meeting of a number of participants (108) is provided. The system (100) includes a conference table (104) having a base side (202) and first side edge (204) forming an arcuate segment (208) with the base side (202). The system (100) includes a display screen (106), a first video capturing device (112) and a second video capturing device (112). The display screen (106) is positioned in proximity to the base side (202). The first video capturing device (112) is positioned over the display screen (106) to capture one or more participants (108) seated on the conference table (104). The second video capturing device (112) is positioned over the display screen (106) to capture one or more participants (108) seated on the base side (202) and the first side edge (204) of the conference table (104). A processor (806) is operatively coupled to the display screen (106) and the first and the second video capturing devices (112).

Abstract: A method for providing a video conferencing setup is provided. The video conferencing setup has a table with a first and second portion, a display screen, an image capturing device and one or more participants positioned around the table. A height (HA) of a line of sight of at least one participant of the one or more of participants is determined from a ground level. A maximum viewing distance (DM) between the display screen and the at least one participant is determined. A height (HC) of the image capturing device from the ground level is determined based on height (HA) of line of sight and maximum viewing distance (DM). A position of the display screen is determined based on the height (HC) of the image capturing device. A length (X) of slope of top surface of second portion of the table is determined based on the display screen position.

Abstract: A method for providing a video conferencing setup is provided. The video conferencing setup has a table with a first and second portion, a display screen, an image capturing device and one or more participants positioned around the table. A height (HA) of a line of sight of at least one participant of the one or more of participants is determined from a ground level. A maximum viewing distance (DM) between the display screen and the at least one participant is determined. A height (HC) of the image capturing device from the ground level is determined based on height (HA) of line of sight and maximum viewing distance (DM). A position of the display screen is determined based on the height (HC) of the image capturing device. A length (X) of slope of top surface of second portion of the table is determined based on the display screen position.

Abstract: A graphical user interface adapted to control a conference call and configured for display on a display screen of an electronic device is disclosed. The graphical user interface comprises of at least three user selectable display spaces configured for simultaneous display on the display screen of the electronic device, each space adapted to receive a user selection, wherein a first user selectable display space is configured to display a list or a portion of the list of all groups defined in an address book of the electronic device, a second user selectable display space is configured to display a list or a portion of the list of all members of a group selected from the first user selectable display space, and a third user selectable display space is configured to display members selected for the conference call from the first or second or both user selectable display spaces.

Abstract: A graphical user interface adapted to control a conference call and configured for display on a display screen of an electronic device is disclosed. The graphical user interface comprises of at least three user selectable display spaces configured for simultaneous display on the display screen of the electronic device, each space adapted to receive a user selection, wherein a first user selectable display space is configured to display a list or a portion of the list of all groups defined in an address book of the electronic device, a second user selectable display space is configured to display a list or a portion of the list of all members of a group selected from the first user selectable display space, and a third user selectable display space is configured to display members selected for the conference call from the first or second or both user selectable display spaces.

Abstract: A learning aid (10) includes a display member (12) for displaying a predefined symbol set (14), a sensor (16) for detecting interaction by a user in use, and a guide member (18). In a use condition, the guide member (18) overlays the display member (12) to guide the interaction by the user.

Abstract: A telepresence participating room configured for audio visual communication with a plurality of other participating rooms is disclosed. The telepresence participating room comprises of a plurality of participant sections, a display system including a center stage and a participant stage, a plurality of codecs for powering the display system, a plurality of cameras for sharing audio-visuals with the other participating rooms and a network switch for enabling communication with the other participating rooms, such that when a control signal originates in a participant section of a participating room, that participant section is considered an active participant section. Herein, the display system is configured to display the active participant section in lifelike mode on the center stage as well as continuously display all the participating rooms on the participant stage.

Abstract: A telepresence participating room configured for audio visual communication with a plurality of other participating rooms is disclosed. The telepresence participating room comprises of a display system including a center stage and a participant stage, a plurality of codecs for powering the display system, a plurality of cameras for sharing audio visuals with the other participating rooms and a network switch for enabling communication with the other participating room, such that when an audio signal originates from a participating room for a predetermined time period, that participating room is considered an active participating room. The display system of the telepresence participating room is configured to display the active participating room in lifelike mode on the center stage as well as continuously display all the participating rooms on the participant stage.

Abstract: A telepresence participating room configured for audio visual communication with a plurality of other participating rooms is disclosed. The telepresence participating room comprises of a plurality of participant sections, a display system including a center stage and a participant stage, a plurality of codecs for powering the display system, a plurality of cameras for sharing audio-visuals with the other participating rooms and a network switch for enabling communication with the other participating rooms, such that when a control signal originates in a participant section of a participating room, that participant section is considered an active participant section. Herein, the display system is configured to display the active participant section in lifelike mode on the center stage as well as continuously display all the participating rooms on the participant stage.