Conference Scheduling via Location and Quorum Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current conference scheduling systems are inefficient when dealing with large groups of mandatory attendees, as they require manual entry of numerous combinations and lack automatic conflict resolution, and do not consider location data such as presence and equipment availability, leading to suboptimal scheduling and potential geographical and equipment configuration issues.
Innovation Solution
The system receives quorum and location data, including presence data, to determine optimal locations and times for conferences, allowing for automatic scheduling based on participants' locations and equipment capabilities, thereby facilitating efficient and geographically feasible meetings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual entry of numerous combinations is used for scheduling conferences with large groups, then scheduling flexibility can be maintained, but time consumption and operational complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The scheduling system automatically generates conference schedules by processing quorum data and location data without requiring manual entry of numerous combinations. The system self-services the scheduling process by automatically determining optimal times and locations based on participant availability and geographical constraints, thereby reducing time consumption while maintaining scheduling flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual process of entering and reviewing numerous scheduling combinations with an automated computational system. The system uses algorithms to process quorum requirements and location data, substituting manual mechanical operations with automated digital processing to reduce time consumption.
2Ease of operation
If existing scheduling systems are used without location data, then ease of operation is maintained, but geographical feasibility and equipment availability are not considered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges location data with existing scheduling systems by integrating quorum data and location data into the scheduling process. This combination allows the system to consider both temporal availability and geographical feasibility simultaneously, ensuring that scheduled conferences are both easily operable and geographically feasible with appropriate equipment availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces location data as an intermediary factor between scheduling algorithms and conference execution. This intermediary layer ensures that automated scheduling decisions account for geographical constraints and equipment availability, bridging the gap between ease of operation and reliability of geographical feasibility.
3Productivity
If automated scheduling based on quorum and location data is implemented, then time and effort for scheduling are reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the scheduling problem into distinct data inputs (quorum data and location data) and processing steps. By dividing the complex scheduling task into manageable segments - identifying quorum requirements, determining location constraints, and generating schedules - the system achieves high productivity while keeping the complexity structure organized and manageable.
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques for scheduling a conference among multiple persons include receiving quorum data and location data. Quorum data indicates a quorum for a particular conference. Location data indicates locations of a plurality of persons who satisfy the quorum. A proposed location for the particular conference is determined based on the location data and the quorum data. These techniques allow location data to include presence data that describes a current location of a person or a state of communication of that person; and therefore allow presence data to be used in determining where to conduct a conference and when. For example, an organizer of a meeting and meeting invitees are notified when the people constituting a quorum cross paths at the same location, or are situated at sites that support remote conferencing.