17976467. CONFERENCING SESSION QUALITY MONITORING simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
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CONFERENCING SESSION QUALITY MONITORING
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Ross Garrett Cutler of Clyde Hill WA (US)
CONFERENCING SESSION QUALITY MONITORING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17976467 titled 'CONFERENCING SESSION QUALITY MONITORING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for monitoring audio quality in a conferencing session among multiple participant devices. The method involves inserting an audio watermark into an audio signal, transmitting the signal to participant devices, and then checking for the presence of the watermark in the received audio signal to determine audio quality.
- Explanation of the patent:
- - Establish audio receive and send channels for participant devices
- - Insert audio watermark into audio signal for playback
- - Receive corresponding audio signal and check for watermark presence
- - Provide audio status based on watermark detection
- Potential Applications:**
This technology could be used in video conferencing platforms to monitor and improve audio quality during meetings and calls.
- Problems Solved:**
This technology helps in identifying and addressing audio quality issues in real-time during conferencing sessions, leading to a better overall user experience.
- Benefits:**
- Improved audio quality in conferencing sessions - Real-time monitoring and feedback for participants - Enhanced user experience during calls and meetings
- Potential Commercial Applications:**
"Real-time Audio Quality Monitoring System for Video Conferencing Platforms"
- Possible Prior Art:**
One possible prior art could be systems that monitor audio quality in broadcasting or recording settings, but not specifically tailored for conferencing sessions.
- Unanswered Questions:**
- 1. How does the system handle multiple participant devices simultaneously in a conferencing session?**
The patent application does not provide details on how the system manages and monitors audio quality across multiple participant devices in a conferencing session.
- 2. What measures are in place to ensure the security and privacy of audio data during monitoring?**
The patent application does not address the security protocols or privacy measures implemented to protect the audio data being monitored during the conferencing session.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for monitoring audio quality of a conferencing session between a plurality of participant devices is described. An audio receive channel and an audio send channel are established for a participant device. The participant device receives audio signals for the conferencing session on the audio receive channel and transmits audio signals on the audio send channel. A first audio signal is inserted into the audio receive channel for playback by the participant device. The first audio signal has an audio watermark. A second audio signal is received through the audio send channel, the second audio signal corresponding to a playback period of the first audio signal by the participant device. It is determined whether the audio watermark is present in the second audio signal. An audio status is provided for the participant device based on whether the audio watermark is present in the second audio signal.
