Patent ID: 7990411
Filing Date: 2011-08-02
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: sending video and audio signals over a channel from a first user to both second and third users and providing output of said video and audio signals for said second and third users; detecting a detection from said second user requesting to send information to said first user; displaying a first visual indication to said first user that said second user is requesting to send information; detecting a detection from said third user requesting to send information to said first user; displaying a visual indication to said first user that said third user is requesting to send information; and detecting a detection from another user terminal requesting to send a question to said first user and displaying a second visual indication, different than said first visual indication, where said second visual indication indicates that said second user is requesting to send a question to said first user, and where said second visual indication is different in look than said first visual indication.