Web Conferencing Service Remote Desktop Session Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for using mobile computing devices to demonstrate enterprise software applications via web conferencing are hindered by suboptimal user interface control, cumbersome application switching, and high network bandwidth requirements, particularly when accessing remote desktops from limited wireless networks.

Innovation Solution

A web conferencing application on a mobile device establishes a single communication session with a web conferencing service, which then sets up a remote desktop connection with a remote computer, allowing seamless screen sharing and interaction using native input mechanisms, reducing bandwidth needs and eliminating the need for switching between applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a mobile computing device establishes separate communication sessions for web conferencing and remote desktop access, then both functions can be performed, but network bandwidth consumption increases and device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional capabilityVSAvoidnetwork bandwidth consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines web conferencing and remote desktop access into a single integrated communication session. The mobile device establishes one session with the web conferencing service, which then facilitates both screen sharing and remote desktop control through that same session, eliminating the need for separate communication channels and reducing bandwidth consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The web conferencing service is designed to provide multiple functions through a single session infrastructure. It simultaneously supports video/audio conferencing, screen sharing, and remote desktop access, allowing one communication session to serve multiple purposes and reduce overall system resource requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a mobile computing device switches between web conferencing application and remote desktop application, then both functions can be accessed, but ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome application switching

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional capabilityVSAvoidoperational convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges web conferencing and remote desktop access into a single integrated application interface. Users can access both screen sharing and remote desktop control through one unified application without needing to switch between separate programs, significantly improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The web conferencing application is designed to provide multiple functions including conferencing, screen sharing, and remote desktop access within a single interface. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for application switching and provides a seamless user experience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a mobile computing device uses touch screen interface to control desktop application, then mobility is maintained, but ease of operation worsens due to suboptimal user interface control

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice portabilityVSAvoidinterface control effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer in the form of a remote desktop gateway that translates touch screen inputs into appropriate desktop control commands. This mediator converts mobile touch gestures into meaningful desktop interactions, bridging the gap between mobile interface capabilities and desktop application requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts interface control parameters based on the device type and input mechanism. It transforms touch screen gestures into appropriate desktop commands, changing the interaction model to accommodate mobile device characteristics while maintaining effective desktop control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10171524B2Methods and systems for establishing, hosting and managing a screen sharing session involving a virtual environment

Publication Date: 2019.01.01 ADOBE INC

AI summary

Techniques for establishing a screen sharing session are described. Consistent with some embodiments, a web conferencing application executing at a mobile computing device enables a user to specify the identity of a remote computer. The identity of the remote computer is communicated to a web conferencing service, directing the server operating the web conferencing service to establish a remote desktop connection with the remote computer. Once established, the web conferencing service receives from the remote computer a stream of information representing a user interface of the remote computer, and then broadcasts the user interface to all computing devices participating in the web conferencing session, while enabling the mobile computing device to manipulate the user interface of the remote computer.