Workflow-Based Screen Sharing for Multi-Presenter Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current screen sharing technologies in multimedia presentations are limited, lacking automated and coordinated dynamic flow, often resulting in manual transitions that can cause technical issues, such as muted presenters, incorrect screen sharing, and aesthetic problems, especially in multi-user environments where data regulatory guidelines are complex.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system for workflow-based dynamic screen sharing that identifies a presentation schema, determines the presentation rate, and generates a workflow visualization to dynamically transition between presenters based on the schema and rate, enabling automated and coordinated screen sharing across multiple screens.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual screen sharing transitions are used in multi-user presentations, then presenters can control screen sharing, but technical issues occur such as muted presenters and incorrect screen sharing
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects which presenter is actively presenting and switches screens accordingly without requiring manual intervention from presenters. The system serves itself by monitoring presentation state and autonomously managing screen sharing transitions, eliminating the technical issues associated with manual control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors presentation state and presenter activity levels, using this feedback to dynamically determine when to switch between shared screens. This real-time feedback mechanism ensures the correct screen is shared with the correct presenter, preventing muted presenter issues and incorrect screen sharing.
2Productivity
If a single designated user manages screen sharing transitions, then control is centralized, but productivity decreases due to manual switching overhead
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates the need for a designated user to manually manage screen transitions by implementing automatic detection and switching based on presenter activity. This removes the time overhead of manual transitions and significantly improves presentation flow efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system proactively monitors and detects presenter activity before transitions are needed, preparing for screen switches in advance. This preliminary detection eliminates delays and maintains continuous, seamless presentation flow without requiring reactive manual intervention.
3Ease of operation
If automated presenter detection is implemented, then transitions are seamless, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical control of screen sharing with automated detection based on analyzing audio and video streams. This substitution of mechanical presenter actions with automated sensor-based detection achieves seamless transitions while keeping the added complexity manageable through software-based solutions.
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AI summary
A method, system, and computer program product for workflow-based dynamic screen sharing in a multi-screen presentation environment are provided. The method identifies a presentation schema for a multi-screen presentation. A set of presenters are identified for the multi-screen presentation. The method determines a presentation rate of the multi-screen presentation during the multi-screen presentation. A workflow visualization is generated for the multi-screen presentation based on the presentation schema and the presentation rate. The method dynamically transitions between presenters of the set of presenters during the multi-screen presentation based on the presentation schema, the presentation rate, and the workflow visualization.