A video conferencing system has a two-way mirror, which is between the
observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a
backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the
two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears
superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote
location. A camera is located in the backdrop at a position along the
line of sight of the transmitted image so that a perceived eye contact is
achieved.