Method and system for providing linked video and slides from a presentation

Abstract

Systems and methods for linking slides used during a presentation with a video recording of the presentation are provided. A presenter can develop slides for a presentation using a presentation tool. The presenter can then use the presentation tool to present the slides during a live talk, a video of which can be simultaneously recorded. The presentation tool can record the times at which each slide in the presentation was displayed, and for how long each slide was displayed. After the presentation concludes, the video recording or a link thereto can be provided to the presentation tool, which then can link the video recording to the slides. Viewers of the linked presentation can view the video and slides of the presentation, with the slides advancing in step with the video. Additionally, advancing or rewinding die slides can advance or rewind the video to die corresponding time point, and vice-versa.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The invention relates to providing presentation slides along with a video of a live presentation using those slides. More specifically, the invention relates to seamlessly linking a video of a presentation with slides used during the presentation, and providing the linked presentation to viewers.BACKGROUND[0002]Presenters of talks, speeches, and other presentations often use slides to provide a visual context or additional information for their presentations. Many presenters use computer software programs to develop and present these slides during a presentation. After giving the presentations, some presenters choose to make the presentation slides available for the general public—or a specific group—to view. With the increasing popularity of the Internet, many presenters offer their presentation slides for download by Internet users. However, those who view the slides without having been at the live presentation where they were presented may not fully understan...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method and system for creating an online product that includes synchronized video and slide-presentation data. The system receives video and slide-presentation data and generates a synchronized online product with time-indexed links that connect the video and slide-presentation data. The online product can be accessed and viewed by viewers. The technical effect of this invention is the ability to create a synchronized online product that allows viewers to access and view the video and slide-presentation data at the same time, in a coordinated fashion.

Problems solved by technology

However, those who view the slides without having been at the live presentation where they were presented may not fully understand the significance or context of the slides without the speech or talk given by the presenter.

However, the video recordings often focus on the presenter and not the slides, and thus the slides that provide additional detail or context may not be easily viewable in these videos.

However, even when both the slides and the video recording are provided to a viewer, the viewer may find it difficult to follow the video properly, and to know when to switch slides to keep pace with the video recording.

Additionally, in such an arrangement, it also may be difficult for the viewer to navigate the presentation video or slides.

Finding the slide corresponding to a given time period in the video and finding the portion of the video corresponding with a slide can be time-consuming tasks, and may therefore decrease the utility of providing slides and videos of a presentation.

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