Transmitter Device Identity Auto-Configuration for Video Conferencing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current video conferencing systems require complex pre-setting processes for users with different identities and are not compatible with various operating system platforms, leading to operational difficulties, especially for users of different age groups and industries.

Innovation Solution

A video conference system that automatically identifies user identities through transmitter devices and provides corresponding application interfaces, enabling automatic connection to the correct receiver device, thereby simplifying the setup process and achieving compatibility with different operating systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a conventional video conferencing system is used with multiple users of different identities, then different authorities and operation interfaces are needed, but a complicated pre-setting process is required before starting the video conference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidpre-setting process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically identifies user identities through transmitter devices and configures corresponding application interfaces without requiring manual pre-setting. The transmitter device autonomously transmits identity information to the information processing device, which then automatically determines user authority and provides the appropriate interface, eliminating the need for users to perform complicated pre-setting procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The transmitter device stores identity information in advance before the video conference starts. When the user couples the transmitter device to the information processing device, the pre-stored identity information is automatically retrieved and processed, enabling rapid automatic configuration without requiring real-time manual setup.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional video conferencing system is used, then users can conduct video conferences, but the system cannot be compatible with all operating system platforms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with operating system platformsVSAvoidsystem configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The receiver device is designed with universal compatibility to work across multiple operating system platforms (Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, etc.). The receiver device uses control commands and position vector functions that can be executed by different operating systems, enabling a single receiver device to support diverse platforms without requiring platform-specific configurations.

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

3Ease of operation

If a teacher enters a classroom and uses a notebook for screen projection, then screen projection function is needed, but a long list of connectable receiver devices appears and requires manual selection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of device selectionVSAvoidtime for device selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The transmitter device automatically transmits its identity information to the information processing device, which then automatically identifies the correct receiver device and establishes the connection without requiring manual selection from a list. The system self-configures the connection between transmitter and receiver based on the transmitted identity information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The transmitter device provides feedback through identity information transmission to the information processing device. The information processing device uses this feedback to automatically determine the correct receiver device and configure the connection, eliminating the need for manual browsing and selection of receiver devices from a lengthy list.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Ease of operation

If users with different identities use the conventional system, then different authorities are provided, but users need to perform complicated pre-setting processes according to their identities

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidautomatic identity identification
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The transmitter device automatically transmits identity information to the information processing device, which then automatically determines user authority and provides the corresponding application interface. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for users to manually configure their identities or authorities before starting the video conference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The transmitter device pre-stores identity information that corresponds to different user authorities. When the transmitter device is coupled to the information processing device, the pre-stored identity information is automatically retrieved and processed to configure the appropriate application interface, eliminating the need for real-time manual identity configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11849253B2Transmitter device applied to video conference system
Publication Date: 2023.12.19 BENQ CORP
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AI summary

A transmitter device applied to a conference system is disclosed. The conference system further includes a receiver device. The receiver device wirelessly receives an image signal transmitted by the transmitter device, and a display coupled to the receiver device displays the image signal. The transmitter device includes a memory storing an identity information corresponding to an authority of the transmitter device. When the transmitter device is coupled to an information processing device, the transmitter device transmits the identity information to the information processing device. An application driver of the information processing device determines the authority of the transmitter device according to the identity information.