Web-Based Event Settings Control for Online Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for online communication events, such as video conferences, often require access to a native client application to adjust settings, which can be inconvenient when scheduling changes are needed without a computing device installed with this application.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a hyperlink in event invitations that allows users to access and update settings through a web interface on any computing device, using servers to verify permissions and generate graphical user interfaces for adjusting settings like sharing permissions, access permissions, and video settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users access event settings through a native client application, then settings can be adjusted with full functionality, but users cannot adjust settings from devices without the native client installed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal web-based interface that allows event settings to be accessed and modified from any computing device with a web browser, eliminating the requirement for native client application. The server receives settings adjustments through the web interface and processes them the same way as the native client would, making the system multi-functional across different device types and operating systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a web server as an intermediary between the user and the event settings system. The server receives settings adjustments through web interface requests, verifies user permissions, and processes the settings changes. This intermediary layer enables access from devices without native clients while maintaining the existing settings management infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users can access event settings from any device via web interface, then device compatibility improves, but system complexity increases due to additional authentication and interface generation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent generates a simplified copy of the event settings interface through the web browser that mirrors the functionality available in the native client application. The server creates and sends graphical user interface descriptors to the client device, providing a faithful reproduction of settings controls without requiring the full native client software stack.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically verifies user permissions and generates appropriate interface elements without requiring manual configuration. When a user accesses the event settings through the web interface, the server automatically checks if the user account is permitted to access and modify settings, then dynamically generates the appropriate interface descriptors based on user rights.
3Adaptability or versatility
If event settings can be modified during the online communication event, then flexibility improves, but risk of accidental changes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the server receives settings adjustments from the web interface, processes them through permission verification, and applies changes to the event settings. The system provides confirmation and updates the interface to reflect current settings state, allowing organizers to monitor and control changes in real-time during the event.
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques for providing access to event settings for a scheduled online communication event are disclosed herein. A hyperlink may be included in an invitation for the scheduled online communication event. Selection of the hyperlink can cause an interface to be generated allowing one or more event settings for the scheduled online communication event to be updated through the interface. The online communication event may be updated with the updated settings prior to, or during, execution of the online communication event.