Video Chat Group Portrait Generation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional communications systems that allow video chats lack effective options for users to memorialize interactions, as saving video files is difficult to transfer or display to others and differs from traditional group photographs.
Innovation Solution
A communications system generates group portraits or video portraits by allowing users to select image locations, capture images or video clips, and combine them with background and title options, enabling creation and configuration of mementos from video conferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If video files are saved to memorialize video chat interactions, then the interactions can be preserved, but the files are difficult to transfer to paper or display to others and differ from traditional group photographs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the video chat interaction by capturing individual user images and assembling them into a composite group portrait that resembles a traditional photograph. This copying approach transforms the video file memory into a photograph-like memento that is easier to transfer, display, and share physically
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the group video chat into individual user images, capturing each participant separately and then assembling them into a composite portrait. This segmentation allows each user to be represented individually while creating a unified group memento that follows traditional photograph conventions
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional video chat systems are used, then communication functionality is provided, but inadequate options exist for users to memorialize interactions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds memorialization functionality to the video chat system by integrating image capture, composite assembly, and photograph creation capabilities. This multi-functionality allows the same system to serve both communication and memorialization purposes without requiring separate dedicated systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by capturing individual user images during or immediately after the video chat, before the users disperse. This preliminary capture ensures that high-quality memorial images are obtained while the interaction is fresh, and the composite portrait is assembled ready for distribution
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AI summary
Systems and methods for generating group portraits using video chat systems are provided. A communications system can generate a group portrait that includes an image of two or more users. For example, a communications system can generate a group portrait that includes an image of each user participating in a video conference, and the group portrait may serve as a memento from the video conference.