Wall-Type Computing Device for Multi-User Collaboration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack effective methods for multi-user, multi-device collaboration, leading to inefficient sharing and recording of data and documents, resulting in lost information and wasted time during collaborative sessions.
Innovation Solution
A collaborative workspace application that allows multiple devices to share application functionality and data across various devices, using a central computing surface as a focal point for collaborative work sessions, enabling users to log in, display, edit, and save content, with features like face recognition, RFID, and voice recognition for passive login, and gesture-based input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple users gather in a conference room with printed documents and use a board for collaboration, then physical collaboration is enabled, but time is wasted and valuable information is lost due to manual transcription requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical processes (writing on boards, copying to notepads) with electronic digital processes. Users interact with a collaborative workspace application displayed on a central computing surface, allowing real-time digital note-taking, document sharing, and information distribution across multiple devices, eliminating the need for physical transcription while maintaining collaborative engagement
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and maintains digital copies of all collaborative content, meeting notes, and documents within a centralized workspace application. These digital copies are automatically distributed to all participants across multiple devices, ensuring no information is lost and enabling seamless access throughout the collaboration process without manual copying
2Area of stationary object
If a wall type display surface is used as a central computing surface, then collaborative visibility is improved, but device complexity increases due to integration of multiple computing functionalities
Solution Approach 1:
The wall type display surface is designed as a universal platform that can function independently or integrate with various computing devices. It supports multiple usage modes: standalone display, projection from external devices, and integration with laptops, tablets, or smartphones. This multi-functionality allows the system to accommodate different collaboration scenarios without requiring permanent complex integration
Solution Approach 2:
The collaborative workspace application serves as an intermediary layer between the display surface and various computing devices. It manages the complexity of device integration by providing a unified interface that can receive content from multiple sources and display it appropriately on the wall surface, abstracting away the technical complexity from users
3Ease of operation
If passive login methods like face recognition and RFID are used, then user authentication is streamlined, but security control is reduced compared to traditional password-based systems
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs authentication actions automatically in advance of user interaction. When a user approaches the collaborative workspace, the system proactively identifies them through face recognition or RFID detection and establishes their access rights before they begin using the system. This eliminates the need for manual login while maintaining security through pre-configured access controls
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication system provides continuous feedback about user status and access levels. The system monitors authentication results and dynamically adjusts permissions, display content, and collaborative workspace access based on the authenticated user's role and preferences, maintaining security through ongoing verification rather than one-time password entry
4Adaptability or versatility
If content displayed on the central computing surface is shared across multiple devices, then collaboration accessibility is improved, but information consistency management becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges all collaborative content, notes, and documents into a single unified digital workspace that is simultaneously accessible from multiple devices. The collaborative workspace application maintains a centralized data structure that all participants can access, ensuring that content created or modified on one device is immediately reflected on all other devices through real-time synchronization
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements real-time feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor and update content across all devices. When a user modifies content on one device, the system immediately propagates the changes to all other devices and maintains a consistent state throughout the collaborative workspace, eliminating information inconsistency through active synchronization
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AI summary
Multi-user, multi-computing device collaborative work experience is provided. One or more computing devices, including wired and wireless personal computers, laptop computers, servers, handheld mobile computing devices, for example, mobile telephones, tablet type computers, slate type computers and the like, may be linked together to allow users of such devices to engage in a collaborative work session. Information for each user engaged in the collaborative work session may be displayed on the one or more devices along with any content such as agenda items, documents, data, images, and the like. User participation may be tracked, and information on user participation, work session communications and content may be stored for subsequent use.