Patent ID: 7425980
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: conducting a videoconference by sending video and audio signals over a channel between multiple users and providing output of said video and audio signals for said multiple users; sending text messages as part of said videoconference between said multiple users and displaying said text messages as part of said output, wherein said providing output comprises providing a display that is based on both said video and audio signals on a videoconferencing terminal, and also displaying said text messages at said videoconferencing terminal on the same screen that displays said video and audio signals, wherein said providing output comprises providing a display that is based on both said video and audio signals on a videoconferencing terminal, and also displaying said text messages at said videoconferencing terminal on the same screen that displays said video and audio signals, detecting a first user who is transmitting specified information related to a videoconference, and automatically blocking a second user from transmitting specified information related to a videoconference information at the same time as said first user, wherein said blocking videoconference information comprises blocking audio from being sent by said second user, and sending text messages by said second user to other users.