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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2003
Yair Shachar, Ramat Gan 52374, IL;
Yaron Menczel, Mevasseret Zion 90805, IL;
Einav Raizman-kedar, Givataim 53235, IL;
Yair Shachar, Ramat Gan 52374, IL;
Yaron Menczel, Mevasseret Zion 90805, IL;
Einav Raizman-Kedar, Givataim 53235, IL;
Other;
Abstract
A multimedia communication system includes a host computer having an external bus and a unit external to the host computer. The unit is connected to the host computer via the external bus. The unit is configured to capture a video stream from a video input device, to convert the captured video stream according to a predetermined standard for transmitting video over a network, and to send the converted video stream to the host computer via the external bus. The system also includes a software video decoder installed on the host computer.