Videoconference Participant Info Display via Intermediary Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current videoconferencing systems lack the ability to effectively display and share participant information, such as names, titles, and contact details, during a videoconference, which can hinder participant identification and communication efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced to receive and display video and participant information at endpoints, where participant information is either sent directly from remote endpoints or retrieved from a database, and displayed alongside video images, using facial recognition for identity verification and automatic data retrieval from badges or cards, enabling participants to see each other's information and identities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If participant information is displayed during videoconference, then participant identification is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that automatically retrieves participant information from databases or badges and displays it during videoconferences. This intermediary handles the complexity of data management, matching, and display coordination, allowing the core videoconferencing system to remain relatively simple while still achieving accurate participant identification through displayed information such as names, titles, and contact details.
2Ease of operation
If automatic data retrieval from badges is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing participant information to be automatically retrieved from badges or cards that participants carry or wear. The system autonomously reads, processes, and displays this information without requiring manual data entry or complex user interactions, thereby improving ease of operation while the underlying complexity is managed by the automated retrieval and processing mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for displaying information in a videoconference is disclosed. Video information from a first endpoint of the videoconference may be received. The video information may include an image of a participant at the first endpoint. Participant information for the participant (e.g., name, phone number, job title, etc.) may also be received. The video information and the participant information for the participant may be displayed together on a display screen at a second endpoint of the videoconference.