Google llc (20240098184). AUDIO-BASED POLLING DURING A CONFERENCE CALL DISCUSSION simplified abstract
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AUDIO-BASED POLLING DURING A CONFERENCE CALL DISCUSSION
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Emily Burd of New York NY (US)
Akshat Sharma of Cambridge MA (US)
AUDIO-BASED POLLING DURING A CONFERENCE CALL DISCUSSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240098184 titled 'AUDIO-BASED POLLING DURING A CONFERENCE CALL DISCUSSION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes a system for conducting audio-based polling during conference calls. The system involves obtaining audio files with verbal statements from a first participant, identifying a question in the statements for polling second participants, collecting response data from the second participants, and generating a report on the polling outcomes.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- Obtaining audio recordings of verbal statements from a first participant in a conference call. - Identifying a question within the recorded statements for polling a set of second participants. - Collecting response data from the second participants in relation to the question. - Generating a report on the outcomes of the audio-based polling based on the question and responses.
Potential applications of this technology: - Conducting real-time polling during conference calls for decision-making or feedback gathering. - Enhancing engagement and interaction in virtual meetings or webinars.
Problems solved by this technology: - Streamlining the process of conducting polls during conference calls. - Improving data collection and analysis for decision-making based on participant responses.
Benefits of this technology: - Increased engagement and participation in conference calls. - Efficient gathering and analysis of feedback or opinions from participants.
Potential commercial applications of this technology: - Integration into conference call software for businesses and organizations. - Offered as a service for companies looking to enhance their virtual meeting capabilities.
Possible prior art: - Systems for conducting polls during virtual meetings or webinars. - Software tools for collecting and analyzing participant responses in real-time.
Questions: 1. How does the system ensure the accuracy and reliability of the responses collected during the audio-based polling? 2. What measures are in place to protect the privacy and confidentiality of participant responses in the system?
Original Abstract Submitted
one or more audio files including a recording of one or more verbal statements provided by a first participant of the conference call are obtained. a determination is made that the recorded one or more verbal statements include a question associated with audio-based polling of a set of second participants of the conference call. response data indicating one or more responses to the question provided by at least one of the set of second participants is obtained. a report indicating one or more outcomes of the audio-based polling is generated based on at least the question and the one or more responses to the question indicated by the obtained response data.
