Multi-Camera Virtual Conferencing Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional virtual conferencing applications do not allow users to simultaneously share video data from both the front-facing and rear-facing cameras of a single device, requiring users to switch cameras to share different information.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for virtual conferencing that enables an on-premise mobile device to receive and display real-time video data from both its front-facing and rear-facing cameras, as well as remote devices, allowing simultaneous display and transmission of video data from multiple sources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users switch between front-facing and rear-facing cameras to share different information, then only one camera view can be shared at a time, but users cannot simultaneously share multiple camera views

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera view sharing capabilityVSAvoidcamera switching requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the video sharing interface into multiple independent regions, each displaying video feed from a different camera (front-facing camera, rear-facing camera, and additional cameras). This segmentation allows users to simultaneously view and share multiple camera perspectives without needing to switch between them, as each camera view is presented as a separate, accessible segment on the display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a single-dimension video display (one camera at a time) to a multi-dimensional display layout where multiple camera feeds are arranged spatially on the screen. By organizing camera views in a grid or tiled arrangement, the system adds spatial dimensionality to the video sharing experience, enabling simultaneous presentation of multiple camera perspectives that users can access without temporal switching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Loss of information

If the system displays video data from multiple cameras simultaneously, then multiple camera views are visible, but the display complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera view information completenessVSAvoiddisplay system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the display into distinct video regions, with each region dedicated to a specific camera feed. This segmentation organizes the complex multi-camera input into manageable, visually separated segments that are easily distinguishable. The system processes and displays each camera view as an independent segment, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining complete information from all camera sources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements selective camera view display, where the system can show all available camera feeds simultaneously but allows users to prioritize or focus on specific views as needed. The interface may display more camera feeds than a single view would provide, giving users the option to access partial views when sufficient or all views when complete information is required, thereby managing display complexity based on user needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12052300B2Enhanced virtual conferencing
Publication Date: 2024.07.30 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
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AI summary

A virtual conferencing method includes receiving, at an on-premise mobile device, video data from a front-facing camera of the on-premise mobile device and a rear-facing camera of the on-premise mobile device, and receiving remote video data from a remote device, the remote video data is from a front-facing camera of the remote device. The virtual conferencing method includes simultaneously displaying, on a display of the on-premise mobile device, the video data from the front-facing camera and the rear-facing camera of the on-premise mobile device with the remote video data from the front-facing camera of the remote device.