Live Communication Caption Layout for Faster Participant Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for managing captions on electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring multiple key presses and wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
A method for managing captions on electronic devices that allows users to efficiently display and modify captions in a live communication session by detecting input requests to expand caption information and adjust the location or size of participant representations, enabling faster and more efficient caption management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing techniques for managing captions are used, then captions can be displayed, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming with multiple key presses required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple caption management functions into a single unified interface. The caption controls are integrated directly into the communication interface, allowing users to manage captions for multiple participants simultaneously without switching between separate screens or menus, thereby reducing the number of key presses and time required.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal caption management system that handles different caption types (speaker identification, transcription, translation) and multiple participants within a single interface framework. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate control mechanisms for each caption type, simplifying the user interaction.
2Productivity
If existing techniques for managing captions are used, then captions can be displayed, but device energy is wasted particularly in battery-operated devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary actions by pre-loading and caching caption data and translation resources before they are needed. The system prepares caption generation mechanisms in advance and maintains ready-state processing capabilities, reducing the computational energy required during actual caption display operations in battery-operated devices.
3Loss of information
If multiple captions are displayed simultaneously, then expanded caption information is provided, but the interface layout becomes complex requiring adjustment of participant representations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user interface into distinct functional zones: participant representation areas and caption display areas. Each participant has their own designated space where captions are displayed adjacent to or below their representation. This segmentation allows multiple captions to be displayed simultaneously without creating layout complexity, as each element has a predetermined position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes spatial dimensionality by arranging captions in the vertical or horizontal space adjacent to participant representations rather than stacking them in a single dimension. This dimensional arrangement allows expanded caption information to be displayed while maintaining a clean, organized interface layout without overlapping or clutter.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to embodiments for a live communication interface for managing captions.