Presentation Remote Data Fusion for Smarter Meeting Interaction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing presentation remotes lack integration of data from multiple sources and intelligent processing, leading to suboptimal interaction and control during meetings, video calls, and educational communications.

Innovation Solution

Integration of data from various sources for intelligent processing, enhancing presentation remotes with features like laser pointers, cameras, and sensors to improve interaction and control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional presentation remotes are used, then basic presentation control is achieved, but interaction quality and engagement level remain suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction qualityVSAvoidengagement enhancement capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple data sources including camera feeds, sensor data, and presentation content into a unified processing system. The presentation remote integrates laser pointers, cameras, and sensors into a single device that collects and processes diverse data types simultaneously, enabling enhanced interaction quality through multi-source data fusion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The presentation remote is designed as a multi-functional device that performs presentation control, content capture via camera, gesture recognition through sensors, and laser pointing. This universal device replaces multiple separate tools, enhancing both ease of operation and adaptability across different presentation scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If data from multiple sources is integrated and intelligently processed, then interaction and control are enhanced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction enhancementVSAvoiddata integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs an intermediary processing layer that receives data from multiple sources (camera, sensors, presentation content) and transforms it into actionable insights. This mediator component handles the complex integration and intelligent processing tasks, managing device complexity while enabling enhanced interaction capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the data processing system into distinct functional modules: data collection from multiple sources, intelligent processing of integrated data, and output generation for enhanced interaction. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, managing overall system complexity while achieving sophisticated interaction enhancement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12474786B2Systems, methods, and apparatus for enhanced presentation remotes
Publication Date: 2025.11.18 SCIENCE HOUSE LLC
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AI summary

In accordance with some embodiments, systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided for ascertaining aspects of a presentation and/or of an audience member. A presentation remote can be used to obtain information about the presentation and provide it to the audience member. In some embodiments, a presentation remote may determine if an earlier meeting is running late. If so, the system may alert current attendees.