Web Conference Presentation Version Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Web conferencing systems face challenges in efficiently delivering multiple versions of a presentation to participants with different needs and backgrounds, as concurrent delivery can be confusing and requires separate sessions, which are time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A web conferencing system that streams multiple versions of a presentation over a network, allowing participants to switch between versions based on access permissions associated with their passcode, enabling simultaneous delivery and flexible viewing options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two separate sessions are held to deliver different presentation versions, then each participant can receive customized content, but the time consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple presentation versions into a single unified session, allowing different content streams to be delivered simultaneously to different participants through the same conference call identifier. This eliminates the need for separate sessions while maintaining customized content delivery for each participant based on their assigned presentation version.
2Productivity
If different presentation versions are delivered concurrently, then time efficiency is improved, but listener confusion increases due to overlapping information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the audience into different groups, each receiving a specific presentation version through uniquely assigned conference call identifiers. This segmentation ensures that each participant receives clear, non-overlapping information tailored to their needs, eliminating listener confusion while maintaining concurrent delivery efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by customizing the information stream for each participant or group based on their specific needs, backgrounds, and interests. Each participant receives a presentation version optimized for their local context, ensuring information clarity and relevance without interfering with other participants' experience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple presentation versions are provided, then participant needs are better addressed, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal system where a single conference call identifier can serve multiple functions by dynamically assigning different presentation versions to different participants. This multi-functional approach allows the system to handle multiple presentation versions without proportionally increasing complexity, as the same infrastructure supports customized content delivery for all participants.
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AI summary
A method of providing a number of versions of a presentation in a web conference may comprise streaming at least two different versions of a presentation associated with a web conference over a network to at least one client device, and providing an option to the client device to view an alternative one of the versions. An associated computing system and computer program product are also described. Finally, a method of viewing a number of versions of a web conference presentation in a web conference may comprise, with a client device, joining a web conference presented over a network, and switching between at least two different versions of the presentation based on permissions assigned to a passcode.