Dynamic Conferencing Host Device Bandwidth Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing online conferencing systems lack the ability to dynamically expand single-point display capabilities and facilitate on-demand transactions within social network environments, limiting users' ability to transfer video conference sessions between devices and adding peripheral devices during sessions, as well as managing interactions and transactions among participants.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows a session host device to manage multi-participant conferences by dynamically adjusting bandwidth, enabling device addition and transfer, facilitating transactions, and providing features like real-time polling and pay-to-ask mechanisms, while using location information to reduce audio feedback and convert free sessions to paid ones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If prior art online conferencing software is used, then basic video and audio communication is enabled, but dynamic device expansion and transfer capabilities are not available
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables dynamic device expansion by allowing participants to add peripheral devices (second devices) to the conference session in real-time. The host device can dynamically adjust bandwidth allocation and routing for new devices, and participants can transfer session control between devices during the conference, making the system adaptable rather than static
Solution Approach 2:
The host device serves as an intermediary that manages communication between the first device, second device, and the conferencing system. It handles bandwidth allocation, session routing, and coordination between multiple devices, simplifying the complexity by centralizing management functions
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are added to the conference session, then conferencing capabilities expand, but bandwidth management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The host device dynamically adjusts bandwidth allocation parameters based on the number and needs of active devices. When second devices are added, the system modifies bandwidth distribution parameters to allocate appropriate resources, ensuring smooth operation without manual configuration complexity
3Ease of operation
If dynamic device transfer is enabled, then user flexibility improves, but session stability may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the host device monitors session status and device performance during transfers. This allows the system to detect potential instability and take corrective actions, ensuring that device transfers do not compromise overall session reliability while maintaining user flexibility
4Adaptability or versatility
If transaction facilitation features are added to the conference system, then functional versatility increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conferencing system is designed with multi-functionality, integrating transaction facilitation capabilities alongside the core conferencing functions. The same platform handles both video conferencing and transaction coordination, eliminating the need for separate systems and reducing overall complexity despite increased functionality
Data Source
AI summary
A web-based, online session system is provided in which a host server manages a multi-participant session. A plurality of participating devices may join the online session using a web-based interface and receive session content (e.g., video, audio, text, graphics, etc.) via the web-based interface. A user of a participating device may dynamically expand its resources/capabilities during an ongoing online session by adding accessory/supporting devices under its own participant account to the session. The added devices may communicate directly with the host server via a separate stream than the participating device. Additionally, the participating device may also transfer its complete participation in the online session to another device via the web-based interface.