Video Conference Codec Control via Computer Input Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video conferencing systems require a separate device to control the Codec GUI, limiting the ability to seamlessly manage the video conference and computer interactions using a single mouse and keyboard.
Innovation Solution
An integrated system that allows a computer to connect to a Codec via a network, enabling control of the Codec GUI using a mouse and keyboard, with an application that transfers user inputs and automatically adapts to different screen resolutions and configurations, allowing direct operation of both computer and Codec interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate device is used to control the Codec GUI, then the video conferencing system can be operated independently, but the user experience is limited and requires multiple input devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the computer and Codec into a single integrated system where the computer can directly control the Codec GUI through network connection. The application running on the computer transfers mouse and keyboard actions to the Codec, merging two previously separate control systems into one unified interface that improves user experience while reducing the need for separate remote control devices
Solution Approach 2:
The computer serves multiple functions: it runs applications, displays content, and controls the Codec GUI through the integrated application. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for dedicated separate control devices, as the computer's input devices (mouse and keyboard) can control both the computer itself and the Codec through network communication
2Ease of operation
If the computer displays both its desktop and the Codec interface, then the user can control both with a single input device, but the screen real estate for each interface is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the display space conflict by using the network dimension to separate the interfaces. The computer displays its desktop normally, while the Codec interface is accessed through a window or overlay that can be positioned independently. This dimensional separation allows both interfaces to coexist without permanently reducing the display area, as the Codec interface can be brought to front when needed
3Adaptability or versatility
If automatic adaptation to different screen resolutions is implemented, then the system is more versatile, but the complexity of the integration application increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integration application automatically detects and adapts to different screen resolutions by changing its display parameters dynamically. The application monitors the computer's display settings and adjusts the Codec interface rendering accordingly, allowing seamless operation across various screen sizes without manual configuration. This parameter adaptation approach provides versatility while keeping the implementation manageable through automated detection
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a system and method for integrating a user computer with a Codec device so that operation of input devices to a computer is transferred to a display associated with the Codec.