Tactile Launch Asymmetric Video via Accelerometer Tap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing streaming video cameras lack a straightforward method for users near the device to initiate live communication links with remote users, as they typically do not have access to a video feed of the user and rely on complex interactions to establish communication.
Innovation Solution
An asymmetrical video communication system that uses a video and audio capture device equipped with an accelerometer to detect physical inputs, such as taps, which triggers a request to a cloud-based server system to establish a communication link between the capture device and a mobile device, allowing users to initiate communication through physical interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a streaming video camera is used without an electronic display, then the device complexity is reduced and the device can be placed inconspicuously, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users cannot directly view the video feed or interact with the device interface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mobile device as an intermediary between the user and the streaming video camera. The mobile device displays the video feed and provides the user interface for interaction, while the camera itself remains simple without an integrated display. This mediator resolves the contradiction by providing the necessary interaction capabilities externally while keeping the camera device simple and inconspicuous.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the functionality between the streaming video camera and the mobile device. The camera handles video capture and transmission, while the mobile device handles display and user interaction. This segmentation allows the camera to be simple without a display while the interaction complexity is moved to the mobile device, resolving the contradiction between device simplicity and ease of operation.
2Ease of operation
If traditional video communication initiation methods are used, then the communication link can be established, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to complex user interactions required to establish communication
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing the communication infrastructure and user profiles before interaction is needed. The mobile device and streaming video camera are pre-configured with user information and communication protocols, so when a user taps the camera device, the communication link can be established quickly without complex real-time interactions, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time to establish communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical or manual interaction systems with a simple tactile input system. Instead of requiring users to navigate menus, press multiple buttons, or perform complex sequences to initiate communication, the system accepts a simple tap gesture on the camera device housing. This substitution dramatically reduces the operational complexity and time required to establish communication while maintaining reliable link establishment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users near the capture device to easily request live communication links with remote users by transmitting acceleration data to a cloud-based server, which determines the linked user account and establishes an asymmetric communication channel, facilitating communication without the need for complex user interfaces or video feeds on the capture device.
Implementation Method 1
an accelerometer housed by the housing. The video and audio capture device may not have an electronic display. In response to detecting an acceleration over a predefined acceleration threshold, an acceleration-triggered asymmetrical video communication request may be caused to be transmitted
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AI summary
Various arrangements for initiating and conducting asymmetrical video communication are presented. A streaming video and audio device may detect an acceleration of the streaming video and audio device over a predefined acceleration threshold. In response, the streaming video and audio device may transmit an acceleration-triggered asymmetrical video communication request to a cloud-based communication server system. The cloud-based communication server system may determine a user account that is linked with the video and audio capture device from which the acceleration-triggered asymmetrical video communication request was received. In response, an acceleration-triggered asymmetrical video communication link may be established between the video and audio capture device and an application executed by a mobile device.