Virtual Meeting Place System with Role-Based Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing internet communication methods lack the ability to replicate traditional interaction paradigms and social protocols, resulting in a diminished utility and enjoyment of online communication.
Innovation Solution
A virtual meeting place system that allows users to initiate, organize, and control online discussions, enabling audio, video, and text interaction while providing customizable controls for participant access and participation, similar to an auditorium setting, allowing for active and passive participants and the ability to limit or eliminate undesirable participants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If traditional internet communication methods are used, then speed and convenience are improved, but traditional interaction paradigms and social protocols are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments participants into different roles (speakers, listeners, moderators) to replicate traditional interaction paradigms while maintaining internet speed. This segmentation allows structured communication that feels natural while preserving the convenience of online communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically assigns and changes participant roles based on real-time interaction needs. Participants can transition between speaker and listener roles, and the system adapts access controls dynamically, creating a living interaction model that combines internet speed with traditional social protocols.
2Adaptability or versatility
If open access to discussions is allowed, then participation and engagement are improved, but control over undesirable participants is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing access control rules and participant criteria before discussions begin. Hosts can pre-set who can join, what roles they can assume, and what behaviors are acceptable, preventing undesirable participants from joining in the first place while maintaining flexible participation for approved users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides continuous feedback to hosts about participant behavior and allows real-time adjustment of access controls. Hosts receive information about who is participating and can immediately modify permissions or remove undesirable participants while maintaining open access for acceptable contributors.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If participant control features are added, then ability to limit undesirable participants is improved, but system complexity is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The control system uses universal mechanisms that serve multiple functions: the same access control framework handles both inviting participants and excluding undesirable ones, while the role assignment system simultaneously manages permissions, moderation, and interaction flow. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity despite adding control capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
A virtual meeting place system is disclosed. The online virtual meeting place facilitates initiating, scheduling, or spontaneously organizing an online discussion or meeting, organizing the discussion into active and passive participants, limiting or eliminate participation of selected participants and soliciting, receiving and answering questions. The system is configurable to allow for customization based upon the social protocols or preferences of meeting participants and may present different user interfaces based upon participant identity, meeting topic or meeting format.