Media Insertion Control for Personalized Group Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional face-to-face meetings in conference rooms are time-consuming and costly, and existing network-based communication platforms lack sophisticated methods for providing media tailored to user preferences during group communication sessions.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a bridge and a media controller that monitors various sources for content relevant to a communication session, identifies and converts it to a compatible format, and provides it to participants, using techniques like artificial intelligence and natural language processing to filter and associate content with specific sessions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional face-to-face meetings in conference rooms are used, then participants can interact directly and build relationships, but the meetings become time-consuming and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a media insertion system that acts as an intermediary between content sources and communication participants. This system automatically retrieves, formats, and inserts relevant media content into communication sessions, eliminating the need for manual preparation and reducing meeting time while maintaining communication effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-fetching and caching relevant media content before communication sessions begin. The media insertion element proactively monitors for relevant content and prepares it in advance, so that during the actual communication session, content can be inserted immediately without delay.
2Loss of time
If network-based communication platforms are used, then meeting time and cost are reduced, but the platforms lack sophisticated methods for providing media tailored to user preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system monitors participant behavior, content consumption patterns, and preferences during communication sessions. This feedback is used to dynamically adjust media content selection and insertion timing, enabling the system to adapt to user preferences and provide personalized media experiences.
Solution Approach 2:
The media insertion system is designed to be dynamic rather than static. It continuously adapts its behavior based on real-time conditions, participant preferences, and content relevance. The system can dynamically adjust media format, insertion timing, and content selection to match evolving session needs and user preferences.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual media preparation and distribution is performed, then content can be customized for participants, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service by allowing the media insertion system to automatically perform content retrieval, formatting, and distribution without manual intervention. The system autonomously monitors content sources, identifies relevant media, converts it to appropriate formats, and inserts it into communication sessions, eliminating the need for complex manual media management processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The media insertion element is designed as a universal component that can handle multiple content types (images, videos, documents, links) from various sources (web, local files, cloud storage). It provides a single unified interface for all media operations, simplifying the system architecture while maintaining high adaptability to different content formats and delivery scenarios.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for providing content to communication session participants are disclosed. In exemplary methods, at least one source can be monitored. Content relevant to a communication session having one or more participants can be identified from the at least one source. Additionally, the content can be provided as a part of the communication session in a format compatible with the communication session.