Video Conference Interruption Handling via Recorded Playback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video conferencing systems hinder users' ability to perform other tasks during a conference, such as taking phone calls or interacting with others, without appearing to leave the conference.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows users to detect interrupt conditions within a live video conference, record content, and seamlessly insert and play pre-recorded video clips or voice recordings into the conference, enabling users to temporarily interrupt their live feed without leaving the session.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users participate in live video conference continuously, then conference participation is maintained, but users cannot perform other tasks such as taking phone calls or sending emails
Solution Approach 1:
The system records video content during the live conference before an interrupt condition occurs. When a user needs to step away for another task, the pre-recorded content is played back, allowing the user to be absent without disrupting the conference flow. This preliminary recording action enables flexible task management while maintaining conference continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a copy of the live video feed by recording the stream before interruption. This recorded copy can then be played back during the user's absence, effectively replacing the user's live presence. The copying mechanism allows users to step away while maintaining their visual presence in the conference through the played-back recorded content.
2Productivity
If users step away from video conference to perform other tasks, then other tasks can be performed, but user appears to have left the conference
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary recording of the video stream before the user steps away. This pre-recorded content is then played back automatically when the user returns, ensuring continuous conference participation appearance. The preliminary action of recording prevents the reliability issue of appearing to leave the conference.
Solution Approach 2:
The recorded video content acts as an intermediary between the user's physical absence and the conference's continuity requirement. Instead of the user being directly visible or invisible, the recorded content mediates the transition, maintaining the illusion of continuous participation while allowing the user to step away for other tasks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If system allows recording and playback of video content, then user flexibility is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system leverages existing video conferencing infrastructure components (cameras, microphones, processors, networks) to perform recording and playback functions. By making the existing system multi-functional, the patent avoids adding separate dedicated recording hardware, thereby limiting the increase in system complexity while still providing interruption management capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses its own recorded video content to maintain conference participation during user absence. The recorded content serves the dual purpose of both recording and playback functions, eliminating the need for external playback devices or systems. This self-service approach minimizes additional complexity by having the system serve its own interruption management needs.
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AI summary
A method for streaming playback within a live video conference. The method includes, a computer detecting access to a video conference using a live interface. The method includes, the computer receiving an indication of an interrupt condition. The method includes, the computer retrieving a selected content. The method includes, the computer inserting the selected content into the video conference, and the computer playing the selected content within the video conference.