18039026. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING A TELECONFERENCE simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING A TELECONFERENCE

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Tommy Arngren of Södra Sunderbyn (SE)

Tommy Falk of Spånga (SE)

Andreas Kristensson of Södra Sandby (SE)

Peter Ökvist of Luleå (SE)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING A TELECONFERENCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18039026 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING A TELECONFERENCE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method performed by a communication network system for conducting teleconferences with parallel discussions. Here are the key points:

  • The system obtains digital representations of speech from communication devices connected to a teleconference.
  • If a request for a parallel discussion is received from a device, the system sets up a separate discussion group for that device and a subgroup of devices.
  • The digital representations of speech from the device and the subgroup are only provided to the devices in the parallel discussion group.
  • Each device in the parallel discussion group can play back the digital representations of speech from the other devices in the group.
  • The digital representations of speech from the rest of the devices (excluding the first device and the subgroup) are provided separately.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Enhanced teleconferencing systems that allow for parallel discussions within a larger conference.
  • Improved collaboration and communication in large group settings where multiple discussions are taking place simultaneously.
  • More efficient and focused discussions by separating participants into smaller groups based on their interests or roles.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Overcoming the limitations of traditional teleconferencing systems that only allow for one conversation at a time.
  • Addressing the challenge of managing multiple discussions within a single teleconference without causing confusion or interruptions.
  • Providing a solution for organizing and facilitating parallel discussions in a teleconference setting.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Increased productivity and engagement in teleconferences by allowing participants to have focused discussions in smaller groups.
  • Improved communication and collaboration by enabling parallel discussions on different topics or tasks.
  • Enhanced flexibility and adaptability in teleconferencing systems to accommodate different communication needs and preferences.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method performed by a system of a communication network includes obtaining digital representations of speech detected from communication devices connected to a teleconference, and receiving a request for a parallel discussion from a first of the communication devices with a subgroup of the communication devices. Further, the system sets up a parallel discussion group for the first communication device and the subgroup of communication devices, provides the digital representations of speech of the first communication device and the subgroup of communication devices only to the devices of the parallel discussion group so that each device of the parallel discussion group is able to play back the digital representations of speech of the other devices of the parallel discussion group, and provides the digital representations of speech of the plurality of communication devices except the first communication device and the subgroup of communication devices.

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