Mini imac webcam not broadcasting skype

mini imac OSx 10.6.8
genius mac certified external usb webcam
this was working fine (also with yahoo & skype Y more) before (till 2012/2013)
since updating OS and skype....
the imac does not broadcast the video stream anymore
camera is however recognized and working with other services
skype video call will receive the other side video stream and also show the stream of the camera on the mini imac end side.
However, the other side (windows, mac and android systems) do not receive the stream of the mini imac....
any suggestions ??

Sounds like a Skype problem. Have you checked Skype's support web site for troubleshooting information?

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