Electronic device and method for controlling electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device is provided that includes a memory, a communication unit configured to receive a video image streamed from a first electronic device, a display unit configured to display the video image, and a control unit configured to identify a specific area included in the video image, to store a first image displayed on the specific area at a first time point in the memory, and to store in the memory a second image displayed on the specific area at a second time point when a variation of an image is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. ______ filed on ______, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an electronic device and a method of operating the electronic device, and more specifically to an electronic device that may be used for a videoconference and a method of controlling the electronic device.[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0005]Tele-presence refers to a set of technologies which allow a person to feel as if they were present. Tele-presence technologies reproduce information on five senses a person feels in a specific space at a remote location. Element technologies for tele-presence may include video, audio, tactile, and network transmission technologies. Such tele-presence technologies are adopted for video conference systems. Tele-presence-based video conference s...

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Benefits of technology

The patent is about an electronic device and method that allows for a vivid video conference. It has the following technical effects: 1. It allows for a video conference through a webpage, which is convenient for users who are unable to assemble in the same location. 2. The video conference can include multiple speakers, and the device can monitor their movements and store information about when they start speaking, which helps attendees quickly understand the context of the conference. 3. The device can adjust the way it plays the audio and video of the conference to give more attention to the person who is currently speaking, making the conference more efficient. 4. The video conference metadata can be used to create brief proceedings and even a search function for the conference, providing more convenience to the attendees.

Problems solved by technology

In contrast to video, audio, and network transmission for video conference systems which have been actively researched, data sharing between attendants in a conference is still not satisfactory.

Moreover, a short drop in conversation occurs at every data manipulation because the data manipulation is conducted by a peripheral device, such as a mouse.

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