View source for Snap inc. (20240243937). CONFIGURING 360-DEGREE VIDEO WITHIN A VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM simplified abstract

=CONFIGURING 360-DEGREE VIDEO WITHIN A VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:snap inc.|snap inc.]]


[[Category:snap inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Andrew Cheng-min Lin of Long Island City NY (US)|Andrew Cheng-min Lin of Long Island City NY (US)]][[Category:Andrew Cheng-min Lin of Long Island City NY (US)]]

[[:Category:Walton Lin of Chatham NJ (US)|Walton Lin of Chatham NJ (US)]][[Category:Walton Lin of Chatham NJ (US)]]

==CONFIGURING 360-DEGREE VIDEO WITHIN A VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240243937 titled 'CONFIGURING 360-DEGREE VIDEO WITHIN A VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM

The present disclosure involves a system for configuring 360-degree video within a virtual conferencing system.

* The program and method provide interfaces for configuring participant video elements and 360-degree video elements.
* Users can set properties for participant video elements and 360-degree video elements through user input.
* The system displays the virtual conferencing room based on the configured properties.

Potential Applications:
* Virtual meetings and conferences
* Remote collaboration and communication
* Virtual events and trade shows

Problems Solved:
* Enhancing the virtual conferencing experience
* Improving visual representation of participants
* Integrating 360-degree video seamlessly into virtual environments

Benefits:
* Enhanced user engagement
* More immersive virtual conferencing experience
* Improved communication and collaboration among remote participants

Commercial Applications:
* Virtual event platforms
* Video conferencing software companies
* Virtual reality technology providers

Questions about the technology:
1. How does this system improve the overall virtual conferencing experience?
   - This system enhances the visual representation of participants and integrates 360-degree video seamlessly into virtual environments, creating a more immersive experience for users.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond virtual conferencing?
   - This technology can be applied to virtual events, trade shows, and remote collaboration scenarios to enhance communication and engagement.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for configuring 360-degree video within a virtual conferencing system. the program and method provide, in association with designing a room for virtual conferencing, a first interface for configuring at least one participant video element which is assignable to a respective participant video feed; receive, via the first interface, an indication of user input for setting first properties for the at least one participant video element; provide, in association with designing the room for virtual conferencing, a second interface for configuring a 360-degree video element which is assignable to a 360-degree video source; receive, via the second interface, an indication of user input for setting second properties for the 360-degree video element; and provide, in association with virtual conferencing, display of the room based on the first properties and the second properties.



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