URI-Based Instant Conferencing Across Incompatible Platforms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing conferencing systems face challenges in establishing platform-independent, instant conferencing sessions without requiring separate scheduling and coordination, particularly when users are on incompatible platforms.
Innovation Solution
A platform-independent system utilizing a unique Uniform Resource Indicator (URI) to automatically initiate a conference session between users, allowing instant conferencing without prior scheduling, and enabling features like video messaging, scheduling, and business transactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If a conferencing system requires separate scheduling and coordination between users, then the system can manage conference sessions, but the process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-generates unique URIs for each user before any conference session is initiated. These URIs are stored in advance and can be immediately used to start conferences without any scheduling coordination, eliminating the need for time-consuming arrangement processes while maintaining session management capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
Users can independently initiate conferences by sharing their pre-generated URIs with others. The system automatically manages the conference session establishment without requiring manual coordination between users, allowing individuals to self-start conferences at any time without losing time to scheduling negotiations
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system supports multiple platforms and devices, then accessibility is improved, but compatibility issues arise between incompatible platforms
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a platform-agnostic URI as an intermediary that bridges different communication platforms. Instead of requiring direct compatibility between user devices, the URI serves as a universal identifier that the server resolves, enabling reliable conference establishment across incompatible platforms like iOS, Android, and desktop browsers without direct peer-to-peer compatibility requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The URI system is designed to be universally applicable across all platforms and devices. A single URI format works regardless of the user's device type or operating system, making the conferencing system adaptable to diverse environments while maintaining reliable session establishment through the platform-independent nature of the URI protocol
3Productivity
If instant conferencing is enabled without prior scheduling, then time efficiency is improved, but security and user control are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-generates and stores unique URIs for each user before they are needed. This preliminary preparation enables instant conferencing when the URIs are exchanged, as no scheduling or setup is required at the moment of initiation. Users maintain control by deciding when to share their pre-prepared URIs, combining speed with user agency
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback to users during the conference initiation process, showing conference details, participant information, and allowing users to confirm or cancel before joining. This feedback mechanism ensures users maintain control over instant conferences while still achieving rapid connection, as they can see what they are joining and make informed decisions
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AI summary
A method including receiving, at a platform and from a first user using a first user device, selection of a uniform resource indicator (URI) unique to a second user using a second user device. The method also includes generating, automatically by the platform in response to receiving the URI, a conference session unique to the first user and the second user. The method also includes transmitting, automatically by the platform, a message to the second user, the message indicating that the conference session is initiated. The method also includes receiving, by the platform, an indication from the second user device that the second user joins the conference session. The method also includes joining, automatically by the platform, the first user device and the second user device in the conference session.