Method and apparatus for selection of signals in a teleconference

A method for routing at least one output signal to at least one output device comprising the steps of:

• continuously receiving at least one input signal obtained from at least one input device;
• continuously receiving descriptive information from at least one sensor;
• determining, based on said descriptive information, a desirability for each of a plurality of possible output configurations, each possible output configuration specifying said routing;
• and
• providing said output signals to said output device in accordance with a most desirable output configuration among said possible output configurations.

An apparatus for conferencing, comprising:

• at least one input for receiving at least one input signal from at least one input device;
• at least one sensor for receiving descriptive information during a conference;
• a processor for determining, in a substantially continuous manner, based on said descriptive information, a desirability for each of a plurality of possible output configurations, each of said possible output configurations specifying a routing of at least one output signal to at least one output device;
• said processor selecting a most desirable output configuration among said plurality of possible output configurations;
• and
• at least one output for providing said at least one output signal to said at least one output device in accordance with said most desirable output configuration.

An apparatus for routing at least one output signal to at least one output device comprising:

• at least on input for continuously receiving at least one input signal obtained from at least one input device;
• at least one sensor for continuously receiving descriptive information;
• a processor for determining, based on said descriptive information, a desirability for each of a plurality of possible output configurations, each possible output configuration specifying said routing;
• and
• at least one output for providing said output signals to said output device in accordance with a most desirable output configuration among said possible output configurations.