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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2016
Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Robert S. Grooters, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Mark A. Baloga, East Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A method for video-teleconferencing includes providing a plurality of seating units, each adapted to support a seated user thereon such that a head of the seated user is located at a first vertical height, and providing at least one seating unit of the plurality of seating units with a display support adapted to support a display in a forwardly-facing orientation with respect to the seating unit so that the display is viewable from a position located in front of the seating unit, the display support further adapted to support the display at a second vertical height that is substantially the same as the first vertical height for use in video-conferencing applications while located on the seating unit.