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Multimedia telemeeting terminal device, terminal device system and manipulation method thereof
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1990-07-24
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Granted: 1995-07-11
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Expires: 2010-07-24
Abstract
Abstract In a telemeeting terminal for performing communication between remote locations by using multiple media, the other party of a meeting is identified in a display picture and thereafter switching to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials meeting is performed. As a result, it is possible to keep materials used in the meeting secret.
Inventors
- 👤 Seizi Maruo
- 👤 Kozo Nakamura
- 👤 Norifumi Yanai
- 👤 Masahiro Takahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:03
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/42; H04N1/44; H04N1/4406; H04N7/00; H04N7/14; H04N7/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 94
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; and means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting before entering the meeting via said telemeeting terminal device by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; and means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting before entering the meeting via said telemeeting terminal device by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 1, wherein said means for identifying the other party of the meeting comprises: means for inputting a recognition medium peculiar to the other party; means for registering recognition media of meeting participants; means for collating said inputted recognition medium with said registered recognition media; and means for outputting the result of said collation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations and displaying a result of said identification; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and executing communication of a predetermined medium without obtaining token ownership existing between terminal devices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations and displaying a result of said identification; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and executing communication of a predetermined medium without obtaining token ownership existing between terminal devices.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 1, wherein positions of said multiple windows are fixed on said display device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the means for identifying the other party of the meeting comprises: means for displaying an image of the other party transmitted form the other party; and means for receiving said identification information of the other party, comparing said identification information of the other party to reference information, displaying a result of the comparison on the display device and inputting an indication whether the meeting is to proceed based on the displayed result of the comparison and the image of the other party.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 5, wherein the means for receiving comprises means for selecting a menu displayed on one's own terminal device side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 1, wherein said means for identifying the other party comprises a speech recognition device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 1, wherein said means for identifying the other party of the meeting comprises means for recognizing a recognition media peculiar to the other party.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the means for identifying the other party of the meeting comprises means for selecting a menu on a picture displayed on one's own terminal device side.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means, coupled to said display device, for presenting and explaining a material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
81 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means, coupled to said display device, for presenting and explaining a material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
97 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; first means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; second means, coupled to said display device, for presenting and explaining a material; and third means for switching a state from said first means to said second means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
97 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; first means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; second means, coupled to said display device, for presenting and explaining a material; and third means for switching a state from said first means to said second means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
91 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote location by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means for switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials; and means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
91 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote location by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means for switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials; and means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, wherein switching from the picture before meeting to the principal picture is executed after the other party intended has been identified.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, further comprising means responsive to identification of the other party of a meeting for matching a material for the meeting displayed on the terminal device of the other party with that displayed on one's own terminal device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, further comprising means responsive to identification of the other party of the meeting for automatically executing the matching operation without a directive of an operator.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, wherein the picture before meeting and the principal picture are displayed in said multiple windows.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, wherein positions of said multiple windows are fixed on said display device.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, further comprising means responsive to connection of communication lines for automatically displaying the picture before meeting.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
37 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, wherein the picture before meeting comprises a selection menu for inputting an indication whether the meeting is to proceed based on the result of identification of the other party.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
63 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, wherein an image display area of the principal picture comprises: an area for displaying an image common to the terminal device of the other party and one's own terminal device; and a menu display area for controlling said common image display area and displaying a meeting support menu to support the advance of a meeting.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
39 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 20, wherein a menu for informing one's own terminal device that the other party has been identified is displayed on the common image display area provided independently of said meeting support menu.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
41 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, wherein at least a dynamic picture image medium is displayed on the picture before meeting and at least a medium different from said dynamic picture image medium is displayed on the principal picture.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
39 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, further comprising: a first window having display contents changed according to the progress of a meeting; and a second window having display contents changed irrespectively of the progress of the meeting.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
31 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 12, further comprising means for executing at least one of actions for setting, registering and operating the picture before meeting and the principal picture.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 23, further comprising means for switching to said first window upon a directive given on said second window.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
25 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 23, further comprising means for switching to said second window upon a directive given on said first window.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
117 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means for executing, on the basis of preset time, at least one of switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials and switching to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of end of a meeting; and means, coupled to said display device for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
117 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means for executing, on the basis of preset time, at least one of switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials and switching to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of end of a meeting; and means, coupled to said display device for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
21 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 27, further comprising means for outputting an indication of elapse of the preset time.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
16 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 27, further comprising means for changing the preset time.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
150 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said displaying means, for displaying on said display device, in a picture before meeting for identifying the other party, an image inputted from a terminal device of the other party on one's own terminal device and for displaying on said display device, in a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials, a material displayed on at least one out of one's own terminal device and the terminal device of the other party on both one's own terminal device and the terminal device of the other party; and means for identifying the other party by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
150 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said displaying means, for displaying on said display device, in a picture before meeting for identifying the other party, an image inputted from a terminal device of the other party on one's own terminal device and for displaying on said display device, in a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials, a material displayed on at least one out of one's own terminal device and the terminal device of the other party on both one's own terminal device and the terminal device of the other party; and means for identifying the other party by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
103 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means responsive to the end of a meeting for switching from a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of the end of the meeting.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
103 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means responsive to the end of a meeting for switching from a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of the end of the meeting.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
38 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 31, further comprising means responsive to switching to the picture after meeting for selecting one out of operation of releasing a communication line and operation of switching to a principal picture.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
91 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means for releasing communication lines in response to a result of identification of the other party in a picture before the meeting.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
91 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means for releasing communication lines in response to a result of identification of the other party in a picture before the meeting.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
103 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; means, coupled to said display device, for presenting and explaining materials; and means, coupled to said display device, for identifying a midway participant by comparing identification information from the midway participant to prestored reference information.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
103 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; means, coupled to said display device, for presenting and explaining materials; and means, coupled to said display device, for identifying a midway participant by comparing identification information from the midway participant to prestored reference information.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
90 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and giving token ownership existing between terminal devices to at least one of communication media and meeting advancing manipulation operations.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
90 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and giving token ownership existing between terminal devices to at least one of communication media and meeting advancing manipulation operations.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
118 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; first processing means for processing participation of an expected participant part-way participating in a meeting; and second processing means for processing participation of a new participant part-way participating in the meeting, said processing performed by said second processing means being different than said processing performed by said first processing means.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
118 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; first processing means for processing participation of an expected participant part-way participating in a meeting; and second processing means for processing participation of a new participant part-way participating in the meeting, said processing performed by said second processing means being different than said processing performed by said first processing means.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
49 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 36, wherein switching to a principal picture for presenting and explaining a material is immediately performed by said first processing means, and switching to said principal picture is performed by said second processing means after an intended midway participant has been identified.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
29 words
A telemeeting terminal device according to claim 36, wherein means for identifying a midway participant comprises a display device for displaying a dynamic picture image of the midway participant.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
129 words
A telemeeting terminal system, comprising: a plurality of telemeeting terminal devices each including a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between remote locations and means, coupled to the display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information, said telemeeting terminal devices being connected via at least one of an electronic exchange and a communication network and located at said remote locations; and means for allowing said electronic exchange and communication network to administer telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures on the basis of progress of a meeting in distinction from telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures irrespectively of the progress of the meeting.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
129 words
A telemeeting terminal system, comprising: a plurality of telemeeting terminal devices each including a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between remote locations and means, coupled to the display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information, said telemeeting terminal devices being connected via at least one of an electronic exchange and a communication network and located at said remote locations; and means for allowing said electronic exchange and communication network to administer telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures on the basis of progress of a meeting in distinction from telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures irrespectively of the progress of the meeting.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
104 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; and means for allowing a participant manipulating a terminal device provided with token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
104 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; and means for allowing a participant manipulating a terminal device provided with token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
124 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; means for displaying on said display device an image representing presence/absence of a token ownership on said principal picture; and means for allowing a participant manipulating said terminal device provided with said token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
124 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; means for displaying on said display device an image representing presence/absence of a token ownership on said principal picture; and means for allowing a participant manipulating said terminal device provided with said token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
103 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means, responsive to an action performed by an operator manipulating said terminal device to change contents of a display picture displayed on said display device, for executing movement of token ownership between terminal devices.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
103 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means, responsive to an action performed by an operator manipulating said terminal device to change contents of a display picture displayed on said display device, for executing movement of token ownership between terminal devices.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
85 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means for executing communication of a predetermined medium without obtaining token ownership existing between terminal devices.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
85 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means for executing communication of a predetermined medium without obtaining token ownership existing between terminal devices.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
90 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means for giving token ownership existing between terminal devices to at least one of communication media and meeting advancing manipulation operations.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
90 words
A telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said telemeeting terminal device comprising: a display device for displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; means, coupled to said display device, for identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and means for giving token ownership existing between terminal devices to at least one of communication media and meeting advancing manipulation operations.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
80 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; and identifying the other party of a meeting before entering the meeting via said telemeeting terminal device by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
80 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; and identifying the other party of a meeting before entering the meeting via said telemeeting terminal device by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
94 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device according to claim 45, wherein said step of identifying the other party of the meeting comprises the steps of: displaying an image of the other party transmitted from the other party; and receiving said identification information of the other party, comparing said identification information of the other party to reference information, displaying a result of the comparison on the display device and inputting an indication whether the meeting is to proceed based on the displayed result of the comparison and the image of the other party.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
38 words
A manipulation method of telemeeting terminal device according to claim 45, wherein said step of identifying the other party of the meeting comprises the step of inputting the result of recognition of voices transmitted from the other party.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
84 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and permitting an operator to explain and present materials via said telemeeting terminal device.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
84 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and permitting an operator to explain and present materials via said telemeeting terminal device.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
95 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; permitting an operator to present and explain materials via said telemeeting terminal device; and switching the state from said first step to said second step.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
95 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; permitting an operator to present and explain materials via said telemeeting terminal device; and switching the state from said first step to said second step.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
91 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
91 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
118 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and executing, on the basis of preset time, at least one of switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials and switching to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of end of a meeting.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
118 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and executing, on the basis of preset time, at least one of switching from a picture before meeting for identifying the other party to a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials and switching to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of end of a meeting.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
144 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and displaying, in a picture before meeting for identifying the other party, an image inputted from a terminal device of the other party on one's own terminal device and displaying, in a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials, a material displayed on either of said one's own terminal device and said terminal device of the other party on both of said one's own terminal device and said terminal device of the other party.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
144 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and displaying, in a picture before meeting for identifying the other party, an image inputted from a terminal device of the other party on one's own terminal device and displaying, in a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials, a material displayed on either of said one's own terminal device and said terminal device of the other party on both of said one's own terminal device and said terminal device of the other party.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
104 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and switching, at the time of end of a meeting, from a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of the end of the meeting.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
104 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and switching, at the time of end of a meeting, from a principal picture for presenting and explaining materials to a picture after meeting for a participant's identification of the end of the meeting.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
96 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and releasing communication lines on the basis of a result of identification of the other party in a picture before meeting for identifying the other party.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
96 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and releasing communication lines on the basis of a result of identification of the other party in a picture before meeting for identifying the other party.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
108 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; permitting an operator to present and explain materials via said telemeeting terminal device; and identifying a midway participant by comparing identification information from the midway participant to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said midway identification.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
108 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; permitting an operator to present and explain materials via said telemeeting terminal device; and identifying a midway participant by comparing identification information from the midway participant to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said midway identification.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
82 words
A manipulation method according to claim 55, wherein said step of identifying the midway participant comprises the steps of: displaying an image of the midway participant transmitted from the midway participant; and receiving said identification information of the other party, comparing said identification information of the midway participant to reference information, displaying a result of the comparison and inputting an indication whether the meeting is to proceed based on the displayed result of the comparison and the image of the midway participant.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
111 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; first participation processing of participation of an expected participant part-way participating in a meeting; and second participation processing of participation of a new participant to part-way participate in the meeting, said second participation processing being different than said first participation processing.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
111 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; first participation processing of participation of an expected participant part-way participating in a meeting; and second participation processing of participation of a new participant to part-way participate in the meeting, said second participation processing being different than said first participation processing.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
113 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal system for performing communication among a plurality of telemeeting terminal devices being connected by at least one of an electronic exchange and a communication network and located at remote locations, comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and allowing said electronic exchange and communication network to administer telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures on the basis of progress of a meeting in distinction from telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures irrespectively of the progress of the meeting.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
113 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal system for performing communication among a plurality of telemeeting terminal devices being connected by at least one of an electronic exchange and a communication network and located at remote locations, comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information; and allowing said electronic exchange and communication network to administer telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures on the basis of progress of a meeting in distinction from telemeeting terminal devices displaying pictures irrespectively of the progress of the meeting.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
117 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information, displaying a result of said identification and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; displaying an image representing presence/absence of a token ownership on said principal picture; and allowing a participant manipulating said terminal device provided with said token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
117 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information, displaying a result of said identification and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; displaying an image representing presence/absence of a token ownership on said principal picture; and allowing a participant manipulating said terminal device provided with said token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
104 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information, displaying a result of said identification and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; and allowing a participant manipulating a terminal device provided with said token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
104 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information, displaying a result of said identification and thereafter switching to a principal picture to present and explain materials; and allowing a participant manipulating a terminal device provided with said token ownership to switch a common display area of said principal picture.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
105 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and executing movement of token ownership between terminal devices on the basis of an action performed by an operator manipulating said terminal device to change contents of a display picture displayed on said terminal device.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
105 words
A manipulation method of a telemeeting terminal device for performing communication between remote locations by a multiwindow function for displaying multiple media, said manipulation method comprising the steps of: displaying multiple windows corresponding to said multiple media to effect communication between said remote locations; identifying the other party of a meeting by comparing identification information from the other party to prestored reference information and displaying a result of said identification; and executing movement of token ownership between terminal devices on the basis of an action performed by an operator manipulating said terminal device to change contents of a display picture displayed on said terminal device.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
58 words
A manipulation method of telemeeting terminal device according to claim 45, wherein said step of identifying the other party of the meeting comprises the steps of: inputting a recognition medium peculiar to the other party; registering recognition media of meeting participants; collating said inputted recognition medium with said registered recognition media; and outputting the result of said collation.
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