Real-Time Presentation Feedback via Attendee Sensor Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current presentation sharing technologies face challenges in providing real-time feedback to presenters about attendee engagement, as attendees may find it cumbersome to log in to software programs, and presenters struggle to gauge interest, especially in remote settings.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that transmits presentation content to attendee devices, captures sensor data using cameras, microphones, or thermal imaging sensors, and analyzes this data to provide real-time feedback to the presenter, including heatmaps and interest scores, allowing for dynamic adjustments during the presentation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If screen sharing software is used to enable remote presentations, then accessibility and reach are improved, but attendee engagement monitoring and interaction quality deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote presentation accessibilityVSAvoidpresenter ability to gauge attendee interest
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback loops where sensor data from attendee devices (eye tracking, facial expressions, device orientation) is continuously transmitted back to the presenter's device. This enables real-time monitoring of attendee engagement levels, allowing the presenter to adjust the presentation based on actual audience response despite the remote setting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces intermediary sensor devices and processing algorithms that mediate between the presenter and remote attendees. These intermediaries capture subtle engagement signals from attendees and translate them into actionable feedback for the presenter, bridging the communication gap created by remote presentation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Illumination intensity

If specialized presentation equipment like projectors is used, then presentation quality is improved, but cost and availability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepresentation display qualityVSAvoidequipment cost and availability
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes presenter devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) multi-functional by equipping them with both presentation capabilities and sensor arrays for engagement monitoring. This eliminates the need for specialized equipment like projectors and dedicated monitoring systems, as a single device performs multiple functions that previously required separate expensive equipment.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables presenters to self-monitor audience engagement using the sensors already present in their own devices. Rather than requiring external specialized equipment or operators, the presentation system automatically captures and analyzes engagement data through integrated sensors, making the technology accessible without additional infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If traditional login-based presentation software is used, then security and control are improved, but ease of access and user convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoftware access controlVSAvoidattendee login process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces sensor-based identification as an intermediary authentication mechanism. Instead of requiring traditional login credentials, the system uses sensor data (facial recognition, device identifiers, biometric data) as an intermediate layer that automatically verifies attendee identity and grants access, maintaining security while eliminating the cumbersome login process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3782112B1Device presentation with real-time feedback
Publication Date: 2024.10.23 FASETTO INC
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AI summary

A system and method for sharing presentations and other content is disclosed. In various exemplary embodiments, the system comprises a software program that enables a presenter to share content from a computer or other mobile device and to a number of different viewers, each of which has his or her own computer or mobile computing device that can display the presentation on the device. In yet other embodiments, the viewers of the presentation can communicate with the presenter via the computers or mobile computing devices.