Group Calling Data Sharing for Multi-Room Conference Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing conference reporting systems require users to be familiar with complex operations, especially in multi-function host and software modes, leading to inefficiencies in data sharing and video conferencing.

Innovation Solution

A data sharing method and system that allows intuitive operation by establishing a data sharing network through a calling group, using manual or scheduled configurations, and enabling communication between multiple receivers and transmitters via a server, allowing users to control receivers or transmitters for immediate data sharing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional conference reporting systems use multi-function host mode or software mode, then video conference function can be achieved, but users need to be familiar with complex operations and spend a lot of time getting familiar with the system

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidtime to get familiar with operations
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables receivers to automatically discover and connect to each other through the server without requiring users to manually configure complex settings. The receiver automatically transmits its ID information to the server, which then facilitates peer-to-peer connections, making the system self-organizing and eliminating the need for users to learn complex operational procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The server acts as an intermediary that simplifies the connection process between receivers. Instead of users directly managing complex peer-to-peer connections, the server mediates by receiving ID information from receivers, storing it in a database, and facilitating automatic connections, thereby abstracting away the complexity from the user interface

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If specific software is installed in computers for data transmission, then data can be transmitted to display device, but device complexity increases and requires pre-installed software or third-party platforms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata sharing efficiencyVSAvoidsoftware installation requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the connection management functionality from the user's computer and relocates it to the receiver device itself. Each receiver independently transmits its ID information to the server and manages its own connections, eliminating the need for complex client software installations on user computers while maintaining efficient data sharing capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The receiver is designed with universal functionality to perform multiple tasks: displaying information, receiving data from transmitters, and automatically establishing connections with other receivers. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate specialized software for each function, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4089959B1Data sharing method and data sharing system capable of providing various group calling modes
Publication Date: 2026.01.07 BENQ CORP
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AI summary

A data sharing method includes logging in a first account through a communication interface (UI) by a first receiver (RX1) for establishing a link between the first receiver (RX1) and a server (10) corresponding to the communication interface (UI), logging in a second account through the communication interface (UI) by a second receiver (RX21) for establishing a link between the second receiver (RX21) and the server (10) corresponding to the communication interface (UI), and transmitting image data from a first transmitter (TX11) to the second receiver (RX21) through the first receiver (RX1) and the server (10) for sharing the image data. The first receiver (RX1) is linked to a first display (D1). The second receiver (RX21) is linked to a second display (D2). The image data is shared with the first display (D1) and the second display (D2).