Browser-Based Spatial Communication Interface Without Software Installs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication technologies lack immersive and efficient interfaces for real-time network interactions, requiring specialized software and complex configurations to facilitate face-to-face-like experiences.
Innovation Solution
A web browser interface for spatial communication environments that enables real-time network interactions without specialized software, using virtual-area-enabled communications applications and a network infrastructure service environment to create immersive experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional telephony or instant messaging systems are used, then voice or text communications can be enabled, but the communication experience lacks immersion and does not simulate face-to-face interactions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a unified communication system that integrates multiple communication modes (voice, video, text, screen sharing) into a single platform. The virtual environment creator can generate different types of virtual spaces (meeting rooms, social spaces, training environments) that support various communication activities, making the system versatile while maintaining a consistent user interface and experience model.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a virtual environment as an intermediary layer between users and the communication infrastructure. This virtual environment, created by the virtual environment creator, serves as a mediator that provides immersive face-to-face simulation while abstracting the underlying system complexity from users. Users interact with the virtual environment rather than directly with complex communication protocols.
2Adaptability or versatility
If virtual reality communication systems with avatars are implemented, then immersive face-to-face simulation is achieved, but specialized software and complex configurations are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex virtual environment creation and management functionality into a separate virtual environment creator component. This allows the immersive virtual reality communication features to be provided through a web browser interface without requiring users to install specialized software. The virtual environment creator generates the necessary virtual spaces and avatar representations, while users simply access them through standard web browsers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates virtual copies of physical communication environments (meeting rooms, social spaces) that can be accessed through web browsers. These virtual environments replicate the immersive face-to-face experience without requiring users to physically be present or install specialized software. The virtual environment creator generates these copy representations that maintain the immersive quality while removing installation barriers.
3Ease of operation
If web browser interface is used for spatial communication, then specialized software installation is eliminated, but the level of immersion and interactivity may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the communication interface from traditional two-dimensional screen-based displays to three-dimensional virtual environments that can be accessed through web browsers. The virtual environment creator generates spatially-aware virtual spaces where users can move and interact in three dimensions, maintaining immersion quality while using standard web browser technology. This dimensional enhancement allows immersive experiences without specialized software installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the technical parameters of web browser capabilities by utilizing modern browser features for three-dimensional rendering, real-time communication, and interactive graphics. The virtual environment creator leverages these enhanced browser parameters to deliver immersive spatial communication experiences. By pushing the boundaries of what web browsers can do, the system maintains accessibility while improving immersive interaction quality.
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AI summary
A web browser interface for visualizing realtime network communications in spatial communication environments allows communicants to interact with other communicants in an immersive spatial communication environment without having to install any specialized communication software and without requiring special proxies or firewall additions or exceptions.