Seamless Device Switching in Online Meetings via Token Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Participants in online meetings face challenges when switching to a different computing device during an ongoing meeting, as they must manually launch the meeting application, log in, configure settings, and exit the original device, leading to significant time consumption and disruption.
Innovation Solution
A system and method where a collaboration server manages the switching process by receiving and validating tokens from both devices, establishing an association, and transferring meeting and application settings, allowing seamless connection and disconnection without changing the participant list, enabling minimal user input and minimal disruption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual switching process is used (launching application, logging in, configuring settings), then device switching is possible, but time consumption and meeting disruption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing device identifiers and authentication tokens before switching occurs. When a switch is initiated, the new device already has the necessary credentials ready, eliminating the need for manual login and configuration steps during the actual switching moment.
Solution Approach 2:
The collaboration server acts as an intermediary that manages device switching by receiving tokens from both old and new devices, verifying their matching, and coordinating the transition. This mediator automates the complex switching process, preventing time loss through manual operations.
2Ease of operation
If manual configuration of meeting settings is performed, then meeting parameters can be adjusted, but operation complexity and time required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system copies meeting settings and application configuration data from the original device to the new device automatically. Instead of manually reconfiguring each setting, the new device receives a complete copy of the meeting context, including video settings, audio settings, and other parameters, dramatically reducing configuration time.
Solution Approach 2:
Meeting settings and application configurations are prepared and made available in advance on the collaboration server. When switching occurs, these pre-prepared settings are automatically transferred to the new device, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual configuration during the switch.
3Extent of automation
If automatic disconnection of original device is implemented, then seamless switching is achieved, but risk of accidental disconnection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The collaboration server implements feedback mechanisms by sending notifications to both devices about the switching status. The original device receives confirmation that the new device has successfully joined before disconnection occurs, and can receive cancellation signals if the user changes their mind, preventing accidental disconnections while maintaining automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides a buffer period with cushioning protections before final disconnection. Notifications are sent in advance, giving users opportunity to cancel or confirm the switch. This prior cushioning prevents hasty or accidental disconnections while preserving the benefits of automated switching.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for switching between computing devices during an online meeting are described herein. A collaboration server may receive a token from a first computing device connected to an online meeting hosted by the collaboration server. The collaboration server may receive another token from a second computing device and determine whether the received tokens match. If so, the collaboration server may establish an association between the second computing device and the meeting participant attending the online meeting via the first computing device. The collaboration server may accept a request from the second computing device to join the online meeting thus allowing the meeting participant to continue the online meeting from the second computing device.