Virtual Community Video System for Remote Event Viewing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional television viewing provides a one-dimensional experience, lacking interaction and control, and attending public events can be burdensome due to travel issues, limiting user engagement and participation.

Innovation Solution

A video system that allows users to join a virtual community by remotely controlling camera sets and interacting with other spectators through private communications, using broadband access technologies for high-definition video streams and end-to-end encryption, enabling users to purchase virtual seats and control their viewing experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional television viewing is used, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but the user experience is one-dimensional and lacks interaction and control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiduser experience dimensionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms traditional 2D television viewing into a multi-dimensional experience by adding spatial dimensions through 360-degree camera views and virtual reality environments. Users can navigate and view events from multiple angles and perspectives, converting a flat viewing experience into an immersive three-dimensional virtual space that replicates the complexity of physical event attendance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If physical attendance at public events is required, then full social interaction and atmosphere are achieved, but travel burden and accessibility are significantly reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesocial interaction capabilityVSAvoidaccessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual copy of the physical event environment, including the venue, crowd, and atmosphere, accessible through internet-connected devices. This virtual replica allows users to experience social interaction and event ambiance without physical travel, as the entire event ecosystem is digitized and delivered remotely through broadband connections and encrypted data streams.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Device complexity

If traditional broadcast control is used, then the system is simple to manage, but viewers cannot control their own viewing perspective or follow favorite players

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidviewing control freedom
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic viewing control where users can actively adjust camera angles, zoom levels, and follow specific players or performers in real-time during the event. The system transitions from static broadcast perspectives to dynamic user-controlled viewpoints, allowing continuous adjustment of viewing parameters without disrupting the live event stream or requiring complex pre-programming.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Adaptability or versatility

If virtual community features are added to enable interaction, then user engagement is enhanced, but system complexity and communication infrastructure requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagementVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions into a unified virtual event platform that combines live streaming, social networking, interactive communication, and virtual environment navigation. The system serves as both a broadcast medium and a social platform simultaneously, allowing users to view events, communicate with other attendees, share experiences, and control their viewing all through a single integrated interface rather than separate systems.

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

Data Source

PatentUS8656440B2Method and system of providing a virtual community for participation in a remote event
Publication Date: 2014.02.18 VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC
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AI summary

An approach is provided for establishing a virtual community for remotely participating in an event. A remote camera set is controlled by a user equipment to view an event from a plurality of viewing perspectives. A virtual community is built to share viewing of the event by multiple participants.