Display Resolution Boundary for Online Conferencing
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Solution Overview
Problem
In online conferencing, participants with different display resolutions may not see the entire image shared by others, leading to reduced detail and potential interruptions, as existing solutions like scaling reduce image quality and scrolling can be cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
Display resolution boundaries are visually indicated on screens to define the visible area for each participant, with higher resolution areas displayed as boundaries and optionally shaded or opaque to show the number of devices using that resolution, allowing users to adjust their view or resolution for optimal sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the image is automatically scaled to fit the entire display area, then the entire image is visible to all participants, but the level of detail in the image is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The display area is segmented into multiple regions based on different display resolutions. Each region corresponds to a specific resolution level and shows the portion of the image that would be visible on devices with that resolution. This allows participants to understand what others can see without scaling the entire image, preserving detail while showing resolution information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimension to the display by showing not only the image but also overlaying resolution boundary information. This creates a multi-layered display where the image remains at full resolution while additional visual cues indicate the visible area for different resolution levels, solving the contradiction between full visibility and detail preservation.
2Area of moving object
If the image is made scrollable over the display area, then the entire image can be viewed, but the operation becomes onerous for participants
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring participants to manually scroll through the image, the system preliminarily divides the image into resolution-based regions and displays them automatically. The boundaries and visible area information are pre-calculated and shown, allowing participants to immediately understand what others can see without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides visual feedback by overlaying boundary lines and resolution information on the display. This feedback mechanism shows participants exactly which portions of the image are visible on different devices, eliminating the need for manual scrolling and helping them adjust their presentation accordingly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If display resolution boundaries are visually indicated on screens, then participants can identify visible areas and adjust their view, but the display complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual cues such as different colors or transparency levels to indicate boundary regions corresponding to different display resolutions. By using color coding or opacity variations, the system conveys resolution information intuitively without adding complex interfaces, maintaining simplicity while providing adaptability.
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AI summary
A method is provided to retrieve a display resolution used by a computing device in an online conference. With the display resolution, a boundary associated with the display resolution is displayed. The boundary is configured to define a display area shown on the computing device.