Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240114063). CONTROLLED USER INTERFACE TRANSITIONS USING SEATING POLICIES THAT POSITION USERS ADDED TO COMMUNICATION SESSIONS simplified abstract

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CONTROLLED USER INTERFACE TRANSITIONS USING SEATING POLICIES THAT POSITION USERS ADDED TO COMMUNICATION SESSIONS

Organization Name

microsoft technology licensing, llc

Inventor(s)

Jaron Lanier of Berkeley CA (US)

CONTROLLED USER INTERFACE TRANSITIONS USING SEATING POLICIES THAT POSITION USERS ADDED TO COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240114063 titled 'CONTROLLED USER INTERFACE TRANSITIONS USING SEATING POLICIES THAT POSITION USERS ADDED TO COMMUNICATION SESSIONS

Simplified Explanation

The techniques disclosed in this patent application provide controlled user interface transitions for private breakout communication sessions. The system offers a together mode user interface that creates a sense of being in the same room for participants. A seating policy is used to determine the location of each user when they join a session, placing them near a select user based on certain conditions. If multiple people join, they are ranked according to an organizational chart and positioned relative to the select user. The user interface is then updated to maintain the position of the select group of participants.

  • Controlled user interface transitions for private breakout communication sessions
  • Together mode user interface for participants to feel like they are in the same room
  • Seating policy to determine user locations based on conditions
  • Ranking and positioning of users relative to a select user
  • Updated user interface arrangement to maintain participant positions

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in virtual meetings, remote collaboration sessions, online classrooms, and team-building exercises.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of creating a more immersive and engaging virtual communication experience, especially in large group settings.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved communication, enhanced collaboration, increased engagement, and a more cohesive virtual environment for participants.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications include virtual meeting platforms, online education tools, remote team collaboration software, and virtual event hosting platforms.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of virtual reality technology to create immersive virtual meeting environments. Another could be the use of seating arrangements in physical meeting spaces to facilitate communication and collaboration.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact user engagement in virtual communication sessions?

This technology enhances user engagement by creating a more immersive and interactive virtual environment, allowing participants to feel like they are in the same room and facilitating better communication and collaboration.

What are the potential limitations of this technology in large-scale virtual events?

One potential limitation could be the complexity of managing seating arrangements and transitions for a large number of participants, which may require significant computational resources and could impact the overall performance of the system.


Original Abstract Submitted

the techniques disclosed herein provide controlled user interface transitions for private breakout communication sessions. a system provides a together mode user interface that gives participants of a communication session a feeling that they are in the same room. when a person joins a communication session, a system uses a seating policy to determine a location of that user. that user is placed near or next to a select user. a policy is applied when users meet one or more conditions. if a number of people join the communication session, each person is ranked according to an organizational chart and each person is positioned and ordered relative to the select user according to each person's rank. the system configures the updated user interface arrangement to maintain the position of the select group of the participants.

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