Ad Hoc Conference Buffer Management for Resource Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current audio/video conferencing systems lack flexibility in managing ad hoc conferences, leading to resource inefficiencies and unexpected interruptions, as they cannot predict the end time of ad hoc sessions, causing resources to be locked for extended periods and potentially disrupting ongoing conferences.
Innovation Solution
A method for dynamically and automatically extending the end time of ad hoc conference sessions using time buffers, ensuring resources are allocated without interfering with scheduled conferences, and notifying participants of potential disruptions, allowing for flexible and predictable use of resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If resources are allocated for ad hoc conferences without predicting end time, then flexibility and ease of operation are improved, but resource utilization deteriorates as resources remain locked for extended periods
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically extends the end time of ad hoc conferences based on real-time conditions. Instead of fixing the end time at allocation, the resource scheduler continuously monitors and adjusts the end time upward as long as no conflicting scheduled conferences exist, allowing resources to remain allocated during legitimate ad hoc usage while automatically releasing them when needed for scheduled events.
Solution Approach 2:
The resource scheduler implements continuous feedback monitoring of conference status and resource availability. The system repeatedly checks whether ad hoc conferences are still active and whether scheduled conferences are approaching, using this feedback to automatically extend or terminate resource allocation, thereby optimizing both flexibility and resource utilization.
2Reliability
If resources are locked for ad hoc conferences indefinitely, then reliability of ad hoc conference operation is improved, but harmful effects increase due to potential disruption of scheduled conferences
Solution Approach 1:
The system takes preliminary protective action by establishing a prebuffer time period before scheduled conferences. When an ad hoc conference is detected to be approaching this prebuffer period, the system automatically terminates the ad hoc conference and releases resources, preventing any potential disruption to the scheduled conference while maintaining ad hoc conference reliability during its legitimate duration.
Solution Approach 2:
The resource scheduler performs preliminary checks and actions before scheduled conferences begin. By continuously monitoring ad hoc conference status and comparing it against upcoming scheduled conference times, the system proactively extends or terminates ad hoc allocations in advance, ensuring scheduled conferences can proceed without disruption while maximizing ad hoc conference utility.
3Measurement precision
If manual verification of participant availability is required for ad hoc conferences, then measurement precision of resource availability is improved, but loss of time increases due to additional verification steps
Solution Approach 1:
The resource scheduler implements self-service automation by automatically monitoring participant availability status through integration with presence information systems. Instead of requiring manual verification, the system autonomously checks whether invited participants are available and automatically establishes or terminates ad hoc conferences based on this automated information, eliminating time-consuming manual steps while maintaining precise availability assessment.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a method for connecting one or more systems to a user for automatic determination of which system the user may use to participate in a call. A predefined list of video conferencing systems and/or locations for each user is predefined and arranged in a prioritized order. When scheduling a meeting and/or a video conference, the predefined user lists are taken into account when selecting end-points and other resources involved in the meeting/conference. The selection process may be controlled by predefined rules also taking various system availability, network resources and the routes required for connecting the other systems in the conference into account The present invention also introduces presence applications to facilitate scheduling and set up of ad hoc meetings/conferences.