Advanced set top terminal having a video call feature

摘要

A device equipped with a camera and microphone includes the capability to send and receive video calls through a delivery system or other communications networks. In response to detection of the occurrence of a video call event or triggering event, a video program is automatically paused. In response to an incoming video phone call, message, web page, or other video communications information, the system pauses the video program and indicates the occurrence of the communications event. The system also buffers the video program while paused, providing a user with replay capability. Alternatively, the system waits for a triggering event in order to pause the video program. The device may also include features for caller identification of video calls and dual display of video programs and video calls (e.g., picture in picture). A hardware upgrade for adding video call functionality to a device is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
detecting, by a computing device, an occurrence of at least one communication event; transmitting, by the computing device, a communication event of the at least one communication event originating from a first source, the communication event comprising an audio component; generating, by the computing device, a transcription of the audio component, the transcription configured to be concurrently presented on a display device with a video program provided by a program source different from the first source; and transmitting the transcription.