Selective Conference Recording System for Privacy and Storage Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional online conferencing software lacks the ability to selectively record and store conference content, such as audio, video, and screensharing data, based on user preferences and participant permissions, leading to inefficient memory usage and potential privacy violations.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system that allows users to generate custom conference recordings by specifying which content to include from participant devices during the conference, with real-time permission requests and storage in a data repository, using artificial intelligence for content identification and modification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all conference content (audio, video, screensharing) is recorded and stored, then complete conference records are available, but excessive memory is consumed and privacy violations occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the conference content into distinct types (audio, video, screensharing) and further segments recording permissions by participant. Each content type and participant can be independently configured for recording, allowing selective storage of only necessary conference materials rather than recording everything uniformly.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different recording qualities and permissions to different participants and content types. Each participant can grant or deny permission for specific content types (audio, video, screensharing) to be recorded, creating localized recording configurations rather than a uniform global setting.
2Reliability
If all conference content is recorded and stored, then complete conference records are available, but participant privacy is violated
Solution Approach 1:
The system obtains participant permission before recording their content. Permission requests are sent to participants beforehand, and they can grant or deny permission for specific content types (audio, video, screensharing) to be recorded, ensuring privacy protection before any recording occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where participants receive notifications about recording requests and can provide permission decisions. This feedback loop ensures participants have control over their content being recorded, preventing privacy violations while maintaining record completeness for permitted content.
3Quantity of substance
If custom recording selections are implemented, then memory efficiency and user control improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages the complex permission and recording configuration process without requiring manual intervention. The conferencing server handles permission requests, content identification, and selective recording automatically based on participant preferences, reducing the perceived complexity for users while maintaining sophisticated functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The permission and recording system is designed to work universally across different content types (audio, video, screensharing) and participant combinations. A single permission framework handles all recording scenarios, reducing overall system complexity compared to implementing separate recording systems for each content type.
Data Source
AI summary
A recording of a conference is selectively configured to include only certain conference content. A server receives, from a requesting user device, a request to generate a recording of a conference. The server outputs, to the requesting user device based on the request, a graphical user interface listing content of the conference to include within the recording of the conference. The content comprises at least one of: audio content from one or more participant user devices connected to the conference, camera-generated video content from the one or more participant user devices, or screensharing video content from the one or more participant user devices. The server receives, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a subset of the content to include in the recording of the conference. The server generates the recording of the conference according to the selection of the subset of the content.