18157390. COLLABORATIVE MEDIA OBJECT GENERATION AND PRESENTATION IN IMPROVED COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE simplified abstract (MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC)

COLLABORATIVE MEDIA OBJECT GENERATION AND PRESENTATION IN IMPROVED COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE

Organization Name

MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

Inventor(s)

Paul Donnelly Conlin of Saint Paul MN (US)

Arnavi Mahendra Chheda of Kirkland WA (US)

Cassio Martins Antonio of Bloomington MN (US)

Justin J. Chando of Bellevue WA (US)

Ahamad Rifaadh Saif of Vancouver (CA)

Megan Christin Buzzas of Minneapolis MN (US)

Cassandra Nicole Bub of Seattle WA (US)

COLLABORATIVE MEDIA OBJECT GENERATION AND PRESENTATION IN IMPROVED COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18157390 titled 'COLLABORATIVE MEDIA OBJECT GENERATION AND PRESENTATION IN IMPROVED COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure describes a collaborative workspace that allows users to create content together in a synchronous or asynchronous manner. This workspace automatically generates and manages collaborative media objects by combining content from multiple users into a single media object. This eliminates the need for users to manually combine content to create a final product.

• Collaborative workspace enables content creation between users in a synchronous and/or asynchronous manner.
• Automatic generation and management of collaborative media objects that combine content from multiple users.
• Removes the need for manual stitching and combining of content.
• Specifically designed for a video discussion application/service, where users create video clips in response to a posted topic.
• Can be integrated into other types of applications/services.
• Can work with any type of application/service and any content type.

Potential Applications

• Video discussion platforms
• Collaborative project creation
• Online presentations and assignments

Problems Solved

• Eliminates the need for manual content stitching and combining.
• Simplifies the process of creating collaborative media objects.
• Facilitates collaboration between users in different locations.

Benefits

• Saves time and effort by automating the content combination process.
• Enhances collaboration by allowing users to work together in real-time or at their own pace.
• Improves the quality of the final product by seamlessly integrating content from multiple users.

Original Abstract Submitted

In the present disclosure, a collaborative workspace fosters content creation between users in a synchronous and/or asynchronous manner by enabling automatic generation and management of collaborative media objects that automatically combine content from a plurality of users into a single media object. This is extremely beneficial in technical scenarios where users are creating projects, assignments, presentations, etc., by removing the need for users to manually stitch together and combine content to create a final product. For example, the collaborative workspace is adapted for a video discussion application/service, where users create one or more video clips (e.g., video feeds, live video feeds) in response to a posted topic. In at least one instance, a collaborative workspace for a video discussion application/service may be integrated to display within another type of application/service. However, the present disclosure is extensible to work with any type of application/service and any content type.