Wide-Angle Video Conferencing Interface for Gesture-Based Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques for managing live video communication sessions are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes, wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.

Innovation Solution

A method and interface that allows for faster and more efficient management of live video communication sessions by detecting user inputs directed to a surface in the camera's field-of-view and modifying the displayed representation of that surface based on its position relative to the camera, reducing cognitive burden and conserving power.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used to manage live video communication sessions, then the interface can display video content, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interface efficiencyVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects user inputs directed to surfaces in the camera field-of-view and modifies the displayed representation without requiring manual interface navigation. The device serves itself by autonomously interpreting gestures and adjusting the video interface based on detected user intent, eliminating the need for multiple key presses or complex interface interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If existing techniques are used to manage live video communication sessions, then the interface can display video content, but user time and device energy are wasted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesession management efficiencyVSAvoidtime for user interactions
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors the camera field-of-view for user inputs directed to surfaces, preparing to modify the displayed representation immediately when a relevant gesture is detected. This preliminary detection and preparation eliminates delays associated with traditional interface navigation, allowing instant response to user gestures and significantly reducing interaction time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used to manage live video communication sessions, then the interface can display video content, but device energy is consumed faster reducing battery life

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface efficiencyVSAvoiddevice energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses the existing camera feed and automatic gesture detection capabilities to manage the video interface without requiring additional high-power components or continuous active processing. By leveraging already-active sensors and processing pipelines, the system achieves efficient interface management with minimal additional energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250294237A1Wide angle video conference
Publication Date: 2025.09.18 APPLE INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure generally relates to embodiments for video communication interface for managing content that is shared during a video communication session.