Patent ID: 6898565
Filing Date: 2005-05-24
Classification: G10L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A terminal for facilitating a virtual presence between an originating entity and a destination entity, said terminal comprising: a memory for storing a first incoming speech segment from an originating entity; a signal processor operatively coupled to said memory and processing said first incoming speech segment and for determining a destination entity address from said first incoming speech segment; and means connected to said memory and said signal processor for transmitting said first speech segment to said destination entity in a pitch corrected increased speed mode for a duration determined by said signal processor, and for then automatically switching to a normal speed mode for transmitting a second speech segment; said means for transmitting in a pitch corrected increased speed mode further being for enabling said originating entity to continue to speak without waiting while said communication is established so that no setup delay is visible to the originating and destination entities.