Browser-Based Communication Console With Encapsulated Component Aggregation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current online communications applications lack flexibility and integration, restricting user control and customization, and are limited by requiring downloaded desktop applications, which are less secure and cumbersome.

Innovation Solution

A completely separate, encapsulated architecture for communications component customization and an open platform for integrating third-party components, allowing for a fully-browser-based solution that functions within internet browsers without the need for downloaded applications, with a centralized Communications Manager for resource management and security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If current online communications applications use streamlined architecture, then application complexity is reduced, but user control and customization flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication complexityVSAvoiduser control and customization flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The application is divided into independent, encapsulated communication components (chat, video, audio, screen sharing, etc.) that can be individually selected and configured. Each component is a self-contained module with standardized interfaces, allowing users to customize their communication experience by selecting specific components without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A universal component aggregation platform is implemented that can accommodate multiple types of communication components through standardized interfaces. The platform provides common services (resource management, security, coordination) that work across all component types, enabling flexibility and adaptability without requiring separate systems for each communication mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If third-party communications components are integrated, then integration capability is improved, but system security and stability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration capabilityVSAvoidsystem security and stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

An intermediary component aggregation platform is introduced between third-party components and the core system. This platform provides standardized interfaces and protocols that allow third-party components to integrate safely through controlled communication channels. The platform manages security protocols, authentication, and resource allocation, enabling integration capability while maintaining system security and stability through centralized control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If downloaded executable applications are used, then component customization is possible, but ease of operation and security are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent customizationVSAvoidease of operation and security
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The traditional mechanical installation process (downloading, executing, installing desktop executables) is replaced with a web-based component aggregation system. Communication components are delivered and executed through standardized web interfaces without requiring local installation. This substitution maintains component customization capability while dramatically improving ease of operation and security, as users can select and use components directly in the browser without exposing their systems to installation risks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP2556418B1Communication console with component aggregation
Publication Date: 2023.11.15 ON24 INC
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AI summary

Systems methods and devices are provided for a presentation including a communications console with component aggregation. In one potential implementation, a computing device with an application framework receives a communication manager object via a network connectivity device and executes the communication manager object within the application framework. The computing device may then receive and execute communications components and a presentation components within the application framework using the communication manager object. The communication manager object may then manages interface and display of the presentation information via the application framework, as modified by communication components.