Mobile Device Video Conference Joining via QR Code and NFC
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in joining video conferences due to the need to operate specialized control devices, which many are unfamiliar with, and conventional systems lack flexibility and ease of use, especially in integrating diverse communication protocols and devices.
Innovation Solution
A video conference system that allows users to join a video conference using a personal mobile device by performing a short sequence of commands, eliminating the need for specialized control devices, and enables integration of different communication protocols and devices through a globally distributed infrastructure with media processing nodes that support scalable and cost-effective processing of audio and video streams.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a specialized control device is used to join a video conference endpoint, then the video conference can be joined, but the operation becomes difficult for users unfamiliar with the specialized device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mobile device as an intermediary between the user and the video conference endpoint. The mobile device runs an application that communicates with the endpoint system, allowing users to control conference joining and other functions through a familiar interface rather than directly manipulating specialized control devices. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable conference joining capability while dramatically improving ease of operation.
2Reliability
If a specialized control device is required, then the video conference system can be controlled, but the system lacks flexibility and adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control system where a mobile device application can control multiple types of video conference endpoints from different vendors. The system translates various endpoint control protocols into a unified interface, allowing a single mobile application to perform multiple functions across different hardware platforms. This multi-functionality approach maintains reliable system control while significantly enhancing adaptability and versatility.
3Reliability
If conventional systems are used, then video conferencing can be performed, but the integration of diverse communication protocols and devices is complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device application serves as an intermediary layer between diverse communication protocols and the video conference endpoint. It handles protocol translation, authentication, and control signal routing, abstracting away the complexity of integrating multiple communication standards. This allows video conferencing functionality to be maintained while dramatically reducing the apparent complexity for end users and simplifying device integration.
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AI summary
Described herein are methods and systems for joining a video conference endpoint to a video conference. A user may use a mobile device to take a picture of a Quick Response (QR) code or may place the mobile device in close proximity to a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag. Such QR code or NFC tag may be associated with a video conference endpoint. The user may then transmit the information encoded by the QR code or NFC tag, along with a meeting identifier, to a server. The server, in turn, may instruct a video conference endpoint identified by the QR code or NFC tag to join a video conference identified by the meeting identifier.