Virtual conference room for voice conferencing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6850496
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09591891

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A system and method are disclosed for packet voice conferencing. The system and method divide a conferencing presentation sound field into sectors, and allocate one or more sectors to each conferencing endpoint. At some point between capture and playout, the voice data from each endpoint is mapped into its designated sector or sectors. Thereafter, when the voice data from a plurality of participants from multiple endpoints is combined, a listener can identify a unique apparent location within the presentation sound field for each participant. The system allows a conference participant to increase their comprehension when multiple participants speak simultaneously, as well as alleviate confusion as to who is speaking at any given time.

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CISCO TECHNOLOGY INC170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95134-1706

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Knappe, Michael E San Jose, CA 32 1126
Shaffer, Shmuel Palo Alto, CA 597 22185

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