Robert Boschgmbh

Marc Van Loon

Ruud De Wit

Martien Kas

Ko Van Bruinessen

Ad Hermans

Gerard Boersen

The discussion unit () for use in a conference system is disclosed, which is adapted to be connected to at least one second discussion unit (). The discussion unit () comprises an essentially closed casing () and at least one exchangeable portion (). The at least one exchangeable portion () is removably mounted to the casing () and at least partially covers at least one outside part () of the casing (). The invention allows for an easy first installation of the exchangeable portion (). Nevertheless, after installation, the exchangeable portion () is difficult to remove by a user (preventing unintended removal or removal by vandalism or 'play instinct'), but allowing for an easy exchange of the exchangeable portion () by an installer and/or a service technician.

Discussion unit with removable rim

A discussion unit () for use in a conference system () is disclosed, which is adapted to be connected to at least one second discussion unit () of the conference system (). The discussion unit () is switchable between at least two operating modes. The discussion unit () further comprises at least one exchangeable control () out of a set of controls comprising at least one control for each of the operating modes, wherein the at least one exchangeable control () is adapted to indicate to a user the operating mode currently used and to allow for the user to control the discussion unit ().

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Roosendaal, Netherlands

Marc Van Loon