CA2382650A1 - Video conferencing using an electronic book viewer - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides the capability to perform conference calls, preferably video conference calls, utilizing an enhanced electronic book viewer and/or electronic book delivery system. In one embodiment, the electronic book viewer comprises a memory, a video display, a speaker, a microphone, a transmitter, and a receiver. Data representing an electronic book can be stored in the memory and displayed on the video display. The transmitter is connected to the microphone, while the speaker is connected t o the receiver. The transmitter and the receiver have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call. In another embodiment, the electronic book viewer comprises a memory, a video display, a speaker, a microphone, a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, and conference calling software. The processor is connected to the other components, and the conference calling software executes on the processor, enabling the electronic book viewer to b e utilized in a conference call. Optionally, the conference call includes vide o received by the electronic book viewer and displayed on the video display.</ SDOAB>
Claims (82)
1. An electronic book viewer comprising:
a memory in which data representing an electronic book can be stored;
a video display, connected to the memory, from which the electronic book can be displayed;
a speaker;
a microphone;
a transmitter connected to the microphone; and a receiver connected to the speaker, wherein the transmitter and the receiver have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call.
a memory in which data representing an electronic book can be stored;
a video display, connected to the memory, from which the electronic book can be displayed;
a speaker;
a microphone;
a transmitter connected to the microphone; and a receiver connected to the speaker, wherein the transmitter and the receiver have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call.
2. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 wherein the video display is connected to the receiver, and the conference call includes video received by the electronic book viewer.
3. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 further comprising:
a camera connected to the transmitter, whereby the conference call includes video transmitted from the electronic book viewer.
a camera connected to the transmitter, whereby the conference call includes video transmitted from the electronic book viewer.
4. The electronic book viewer of claim 3 wherein the camera is electronically controllable.
5. The electronic book viewer of claim 4 wherein the receiver receives commands to control the camera.
6. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 wherein the transmitter and the receiver comprise one of the group consisting of a wireless transceiver, a CDMA transceiver, a cable television transceiver, a cellular telephone transceiver, a PCS transceiver, a PSTN modem, and a satellite transceiver.
7. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 wherein the receiver comprises a satellite receiver.
8. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 wherein the receiver has a bandwidth greater than a bandwidth of the transmitter.
9. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 further comprising:
a processor connected to the memory, the video display, the speaker, and the microphone; and conference calling software for execution on the processor.
a processor connected to the memory, the video display, the speaker, and the microphone; and conference calling software for execution on the processor.
10. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 wherein the electronic book viewer is portable.
11. The electronic book viewer of claim 1 wherein the video display comprises two screens.
12. The electronic book viewer of claim 11 wherein the video display is connected to the receiver, and the conference call includes video received by the electronic book viewer, and wherein an electronic book can be displayed on a first of the two screens while the video of the conference call is simultaneously displayed on a second of the two screens.
13. An electronic book viewer comprising:
a memory in which data representing an electronic book can be stored;
a video display, connected to the memory, from which the electronic book can be displayed;
a speaker;
a microphone;
a receiver connected to the speaker;
a transmitter connected to the microphone, wherein the transmitter and the receiver have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call;
a processor connected to the memory, the video display, the speaker, the microphone, the receiver and the transmitter; and conference calling software executing on the processor, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call.
a memory in which data representing an electronic book can be stored;
a video display, connected to the memory, from which the electronic book can be displayed;
a speaker;
a microphone;
a receiver connected to the speaker;
a transmitter connected to the microphone, wherein the transmitter and the receiver have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call;
a processor connected to the memory, the video display, the speaker, the microphone, the receiver and the transmitter; and conference calling software executing on the processor, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call.
14. The electronic book viewer of claim 13 wherein the video display is connected to the receiver, and the conference call includes video received by the electronic book viewer.
15. The electronic book viewer of claim 13 further comprising:
a camera connected to the transmitter, whereby the conference call includes video transmitted from the electronic book viewer.
a camera connected to the transmitter, whereby the conference call includes video transmitted from the electronic book viewer.
16. The electronic book viewer of claim 15 wherein the camera is electronically controllable.
17. The electronic book viewer of claim 16 wherein the receiver receives commands to control the camera.
18. The electronic book viewer of claim 13 wherein the transmitter and the receiver comprise one of the group consisting of a wireless transceiver, a CDMA transceiver, a cable television transceiver, a cellular telephone transceiver, a PCS transceiver, a PSTN
modem, and a satellite transceiver.
modem, and a satellite transceiver.
19. The electronic book viewer of claim 13 wherein the receiver comprises a satellite receiver.
20. The electronic book viewer of claim 13 wherein the receiver has a bandwidth greater than a bandwidth of the transmitter.
21. The electronic book viewer of claim 13 wherein the electronic book viewer is portable.
22. The electronic book viewer of claim 13 wherein the video display comprises two screens.
23. The electronic book viewer of claim 22 wherein the video display is connected to the receiver, and the conference call includes video received by the electronic book viewer, and wherein an electronic book can be displayed on a first of the two screens while the video of the conference call is simultaneously displayed on a second of the two screens.
24. A conferencing system comprising:
at least one electronic book viewer comprising:
a memory in which data representing an electronic book can be stored;
a video display, connected to the memory, from which the electronic book can be displayed;
a speaker;
a microphone; and a transmitter connected to the microphone; and a receiver connected to the speaker, wherein the transmitter and the receiver have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call;
at least one end equipment; and an interconnection network capable of linking two or more of the at least one electronic book viewer and the at least one end equipment in a conference call.
at least one electronic book viewer comprising:
a memory in which data representing an electronic book can be stored;
a video display, connected to the memory, from which the electronic book can be displayed;
a speaker;
a microphone; and a transmitter connected to the microphone; and a receiver connected to the speaker, wherein the transmitter and the receiver have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call;
at least one end equipment; and an interconnection network capable of linking two or more of the at least one electronic book viewer and the at least one end equipment in a conference call.
25. The conferencing system of claim 24 wherein the least one end equipment is another electronic book viewer.
26. The conferencing system of claim 24 wherein the interconnection network comprises a direct connection between the at least one electronic viewer and the at least one end equipment.
27. The conferencing system of claim 26 wherein the direct connection is a hardwired connection.
28. The conferencing system of claim 27 wherein the hardwired connection comprises at least one from the group consisting of in-home telephone wiring, in-home power wiring in-home coaxial cable, and a computer network.
29. The conferencing system of claim 26 wherein the direct connection is a wireless connection.
30. The conferencing system of claim 29 wherein the wireless connection comprises at least one from the group consisting of a radio frequency link and an infrared link.
31. The conferencing system of claim 24 wherein the interconnection network comprises:
a library unit; and a connection between the library unit and one or more of the at least one electronic book viewers.
a library unit; and a connection between the library unit and one or more of the at least one electronic book viewers.
32. The conferencing system of claim 31 wherein the connection is a hardwired connection.
33. The conferencing system of claim 32 wherein the hardwired connection comprises at least one from the group consisting of in-home telephone wiring, in-home power wiring in-home coaxial cable, and a computer network.
34. The conferencing system of claim 31 wherein the connection is a wireless connection.
35. The conferencing system of claim 34 wherein the wireless connection comprises at least one from the group consisting of a radio frequency link and an infrared link.
36. The conferencing system of claim 31 wherein the interconnection network further comprises:
a set top terminal connected to the library unit.
a set top terminal connected to the library unit.
37. The conferencing system of claim 36 wherein the interconnection network further comprises:
a video distribution system connected to the set top terminal via a two way communication path.
a video distribution system connected to the set top terminal via a two way communication path.
38. The conferencing system of claim 37 wherein the video distribution system is a cable television system.
39. The conferencing system of claim 37 wherein the video distribution system is a direct broadcast satellite television system.
40. The conferencing system of claim 24 wherein the interconnection network comprises one or more of the group consisting of a cellular telephone network, a PCS, the public switched telephone network, the Internet, a LAN, and a satellite communication network.
41. The conferencing system of claim 24 wherein the interconnection network comprises a central combining node.
42. The conferencing system of claim 41 wherein the central combining node comprises a video combiner.
43. The conferencing system of claim 41 wherein the central combining node comprises an audio signal summation module.
44. The conferencing system of claim 41 wherein the central combining node comprises a switch.
45. The conferencing system of claim 41 wherein the central combining node comprises a controller.
46. The conferencing system of claim 41 wherein the central combining node comprises a signaling module.
47. The conferencing system of claim 41 wherein the central combining node comprises a memory capable of storing components of the conference call.
48. The conferencing system of claim 47 wherein the stored components of the conference call comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of an audio signal, a video signal, a program file, a data file, a text file, and an electronic book.
49. The system of claim 24 wherein at least one electronic book viewer further comprises:
a processor connected to the memory, the video display, the speaker, and the microphone;
and conference calling software for execution on the processor.
a processor connected to the memory, the video display, the speaker, and the microphone;
and conference calling software for execution on the processor.
50. A method of conferencing using an electronic book viewer, the method comprising:
displaying an electronic book on the electronic book viewer;
participating in a conference call while viewing the electronic book, wherein the electronic book viewer comprises a transmitter and a receiver that have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call; and communicating information content of the conference call with the electronic book viewer.
displaying an electronic book on the electronic book viewer;
participating in a conference call while viewing the electronic book, wherein the electronic book viewer comprises a transmitter and a receiver that have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call; and communicating information content of the conference call with the electronic book viewer.
51. The method of claim 50 wherein the participating step comprises:
initiating a conference call to one or more called parties while viewing the electronic book.
initiating a conference call to one or more called parties while viewing the electronic book.
52. The method of claim 51 further comprising:
marking a current page position in the electronic book in response to the initiating step.
marking a current page position in the electronic book in response to the initiating step.
53. The method of claim 50 wherein the call is related to the electronic book.
54. The method of claim 53 wherein the electronic book is a directory of call initiation data and an entry of the directory relates to at least one of the one or more called parties.
55. The method of claim 54 wherein the directory of call initiation data is a personalized directory.
56. The method of claim 54 wherein the directory of call initiation data is a public directory.
57. The method of claim 54 wherein an entry of the directory comprises information concerning availability of conference calling features for the entry.
58. The method of claim 57 wherein the conference calling features comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of audio capability, video reception capability, video transmission capability, and electronic book viewing capability.
59. The method of claim 53 wherein the electronic book is a merchandise catalog.
60. The method of claim 53 wherein the electronic book contains an advertisement of a business, and the called party is the business.
61. The method of claim 53 wherein the conference call is a distance learning conference call and the electronic book pertains to the learning.
62. The method of claim 50 further comprising:
customizing the conference call.
customizing the conference call.
63. The method of claim 50 further comprising:
dynamically adding or dropping components to the conference call.
dynamically adding or dropping components to the conference call.
64. The method of claim 50 further comprising:
storing one or more components of the conference call.
storing one or more components of the conference call.
65. The method of claim 64 wherein the storing step is performed at the electronic viewer.
66. The method of claim 64 wherein the storing step is performed at a node in a network connecting the call.
67. The method of claim 64 further comprising:
retrieving some or all of the stored components of the conference call after termination of the conference call.
retrieving some or all of the stored components of the conference call after termination of the conference call.
68. The method of claim 67 further comprising:
authorizing access to the stored components of the conference call before the retrieving step.
authorizing access to the stored components of the conference call before the retrieving step.
69. The method of claim 50 wherein the participating step comprises:
receiving a conference call while displaying the electronic book.
receiving a conference call while displaying the electronic book.
70. The method of claim 69 further comprising:
marking a current page position in the electronic book in response to the receiving step.
marking a current page position in the electronic book in response to the receiving step.
71. The method of claim 69 further comprising:
displaying an identification of a caller or calling equipment.
displaying an identification of a caller or calling equipment.
72. The method of claim 50 wherein the conference call comprises speech, the method further comprising:
converting at least some of the speech to text.
converting at least some of the speech to text.
73. The method of claim 50 wherein displaying step is performed subsequent to the initiation of the participating step.
74. A method of distance learning using an electronic book viewer, the method comprising:
displaying learning material as an electronic book on the electronic book viewer;
participating in a conference call while displaying the electronic book, wherein the electronic book viewer comprises a transmitter and a receiver that have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call; and communicating information content of the conference call with the electronic book viewer.
displaying learning material as an electronic book on the electronic book viewer;
participating in a conference call while displaying the electronic book, wherein the electronic book viewer comprises a transmitter and a receiver that have sufficient bandwidth to accommodate a conference call, whereby the electronic book viewer can be utilized in a conference call; and communicating information content of the conference call with the electronic book viewer.
75. The method of claim 74 wherein the learning material comprises a textbook.
76. The method of claim 74 wherein the learning material comprises an outline.
77. The method of claim 74 wherein the communicating step comprises receiving a video signal at the electronic book viewer, and the method further comprises:
displaying a video image related to the video signal on the electronic book viewer.
displaying a video image related to the video signal on the electronic book viewer.
78. The method of claim 74 wherein the communicating step comprises transmitting audio information from the electronic book viewer.
79. The method of claim 78 wherein the audio information is a question.
80. The method of claim 74 further comprising:
storing at least some of the conference call.
storing at least some of the conference call.
81. The method of claim 80 further comprising:
retrieving the stored conference call.
retrieving the stored conference call.
82. The method of claim 74 wherein the conference call comprises speech, the method further comprising:
converting at least some of the speech to text.
converting at least some of the speech to text.
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