A system and method of virtually passing an object in near real time between separated participants in a remote conference session is disclosed. The method includes providing a video screen at first and second locations. An object can be inserted into a scanning device coupled to a scanner opening located...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US8040369?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8040369 - System and method for transferring objects in a video conferencing session