AUTOMATIC AUDIO-VIDEO SWITCHING

摘要

A technique is disclosed for automatic switching of a mobile device between a videoconference operating mode and a teleconference operating mode, where the automatic switching is based on a detected functional use and current position of the device in relation to a user of the device. In at least some embodiments, the disclosed technology includes a video-audio switching system that works in coordination with a sensor mechanism associated with the device to enable the automatic switching. The technology disclosed herein enables the user to carry out a conversation via the device (i.e., conference session) without interruption when transitioning between different settings, (e.g., using the device while sitting at an office to using it while on-the-go to an appointment).

主权项

1. A method of alternating between audio and video modes during a videoconference, comprising:
at a mobile device comprising a display, a camera, and a proximity sensor:
detecting a videoconference call initialized on the mobile device;initializing, in response to detecting the videoconference call, a video mode to place the mobile device in videoconference operation;detecting, via the proximity sensor, a device orientation being indicative of an audio mode operating orientation; andswitching, in response to the audio mode operating orientation detected, the mobile device from the video mode to the audio mode to place the mobile device in teleconference operation.