Automatic Conference Configuration Based on Device Capabilities
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current conferencing systems face difficulties in automatically determining optimal configurations for conferences, making it challenging to specify and manage device usage, costs, and conflicts, which hinders efficient communication.
Innovation Solution
A method for automatically determining a conference configuration based on device capabilities, allowing users to input preferences for cost, quality, and other parameters, and displaying configurations in a tree structure for review, with the option to modify and resolve conflicts, enabling intuitive selection of the best configuration for the conference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration specification is used for conferences, then users can control device usage and configuration details, but the process becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically determining the conference configuration based on device capabilities and conference requirements. The conferencing system autonomously analyzes available devices, their capabilities, and compatibility to generate an optimal configuration without requiring manual user input for each device setting, thereby resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-analyzing device capabilities and compatibility before the conference begins. The configuration is determined in advance based on available devices and their specifications, allowing users to review and approve the pre-configured setup without spending time on detailed configuration during the conference scheduling process.
2Productivity
If automatic configuration determination is implemented, then setup time is reduced, but user control over specific device usage is diminished
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by presenting the automatically determined configuration to users for review and approval. Users can view the proposed device usage, configuration details, and make modifications if needed. This feedback loop ensures that while automation improves productivity, users retain control over the final configuration by reviewing and adjusting the system's recommendations.
3Reliability
If comprehensive device capability analysis is performed, then optimal configuration is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies segmentation by breaking down the configuration determination process into distinct modules: device discovery, capability analysis, compatibility checking, and configuration generation. Each module handles a specific aspect of the analysis independently, managing system complexity through modular design while still performing comprehensive device capability analysis to ensure configuration optimality and reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
Determining a configuration for a conference. Input may be received specifying a plurality of devices for use in the conference. A configuration may be automatically determined for the plurality of devices for the conference. The configuration may be automatically determined based on the specified plurality of devices and may specify usage of the plurality of devices during the conference. The configuration may specify a first device of the plurality of devices as a control unit. Automatic determination may include obtaining information regarding capabilities of each of the plurality of devices, and creating the configuration based on the capabilities of each of the plurality of devices. Finally, the configuration may be displayed on a display device.