Methods for processing a composite video image with feature indication

摘要

There is provided a first and second method for processing a composite video image. The methods generally include obtaining a first image of a scene through a first image capturing device with the composite image including a visual representation for directing a receiver's attention to at least one portion of the first image. Preferably, the visual representation may be an arm, a hand, a finger, or an object used for pointing.

主权项

1. A method for processing a composite video image, the method including:
obtaining a first image of a scene through a first image capturing device, the first image including a visual representation for directing a receiver's attention to at least one portion of the first image; obtaining a second image of an appearance of a user of a second image capturing device through the second image capturing device; generating a composite image that includes both the first image and the second image, the first image making up a substantial proportion of the composite image with the second image being located at a position to create a perception that the user is personally present in a visible form when making the visual representation to the receiver; and transmitting the composite image to the receiver, wherein the location of the user in the composite image is dependent on the positioning of the visual representation in the first image and the visual representation is joined seamlessly to the second image, and wherein the second image is movable in accordance with change in positioning of the visual representation in the first image.