Conference App Content Sharing in Network Meetings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network conferencing systems lack the ability to provide enhanced functionality beyond basic audio and video transmission, limiting user experience and productivity during conferences.
Innovation Solution
A conference system with application support (CSAS) that allows attendees to install, run, and share conference applications before, during, and after a network conference, enabling a wide range of functionalities through a client application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a typical conferencing system provides only basic functionality (chat mode), then the system complexity is low, but the functionality and user experience are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The conferencing system integrates multiple application types (video conferencing, instant messaging, web browsing, telephony, etc.) into a single unified platform. The system can switch between different applications and modes of operation, allowing one device to perform many functions that would traditionally require separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs a hierarchical architecture where client applications are nested within the conferencing system framework. Applications can be installed, configured, and executed within the system boundaries, with the system providing underlying infrastructure support while allowing application-level independence.
2Productivity
If attendees are limited to functionality provided by the conferencing system, then the system is easy to operate, but productivity and user experience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts to user needs by allowing selection and execution of different applications based on the conference context. The interface and available functionality change according to what applications are installed and configured, enabling users to access appropriate tools without manual system reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides mechanisms for users to independently install, configure, and manage applications without requiring system administrator intervention. Users can select from available applications, configure their parameters, and execute them directly within the conferencing environment.
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AI summary
System and methods for transmitting conference application content during a network conference. In an embodiment, a method is provided for transmitting conference application content during a network conference. The method includes participating in a network conference using a client application, selecting a conference application from a plurality of conference applications, and running the conference application from the client application during the network conference. The method also includes identifying application content from the conference application, and transmitting the application content and a conference application identifier to attendees of the network conference