Device Peer Resource Pooling for Composite Signal Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multimedia capture systems in group settings, such as conferences, often rely on a single device, which may not provide adequate coverage or user preferences, leading to inadequate capture of all participants and environments.
Innovation Solution
A system that pools resources from multiple mobile devices to generate a composite signal, utilizing onboard sensors and disparate communication networks, allowing for enhanced media capturing capabilities and user-controlled configuration of audio and visual inputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single device is used for multimedia capture in group settings, then device simplicity and ease of operation are maintained, but coverage and capture quality of all participants and environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mobile devices into a unified virtual camera system where each device contributes its camera and sensor resources to collectively capture group events. This merging approach maintains ease of operation through automated resource pooling while significantly improving capture quality and coverage by aggregating multiple perspectives.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables any mobile device to serve multiple functions simultaneously - each device acts as both an independent capture unit and a contributing component to the overall composite signal. This multi-functionality allows flexible deployment where existing devices provide enhanced capabilities without requiring specialized equipment.
2Measurement precision
If multiple devices are used to pool resources for comprehensive capture, then coverage and capture quality improve, but system complexity and coordination difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a coordination system that acts as an intermediary between multiple mobile devices, automatically managing resource pooling and signal composition. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of coordinating multiple devices, selecting optimal sources, and combining signals, thereby reducing the operational burden on users while maintaining high capture quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service mechanisms where devices automatically discover each other, contribute their resources, and have their signals integrated without manual intervention. The automated resource pooling and selection processes eliminate the need for complex manual coordination, reducing system complexity from the user perspective while maintaining comprehensive capture capabilities.
3Ease of operation
If existing conferencing systems are used, then ease of operation is maintained, but adaptability to user preferences and comprehensive coverage deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic resource pooling system that adapts to user preferences and event requirements in real-time. The system can dynamically select which devices contribute which signals based on user-configured preferences, event type, and environmental conditions, providing flexible adaptability while maintaining ease of operation through automated decision-making.
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AI summary
An approach is provided for generating a composite signal. A plurality of media signals are received over a wireless communication network from a plurality of mobile devices. One or more of the received media signals are selected according to a criterion. A composite signal is generated from the selected media signals.