A portable electronic device and a video conference system integrated with
the portable electronic device are described. The video conference system
has a portable electronic device, a computer, and a display. The portable
electronic device generates first video data. The computer receives
second video data and second voice data from a remote electronic device.
The computer receives the first video data through a transmission
interface. The computer has an audio-receiving device for receiving an
audio signal and generating first audio data. The display receives and
displays the second video data. The computer displays the second audio
data and sends the first video data and the first audio data to the
remote electronic device through a network transmission medium, so that a
video conference is conducted.