Snap inc. (20240251004). DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNING PARTICIPANT VIDEO FEEDS WITHIN VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM simplified abstract

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DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNING PARTICIPANT VIDEO FEEDS WITHIN VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM

Organization Name

snap inc.

Inventor(s)

Emily Cho of Brooklyn NY (US)

Andrew Cheng-min Lin of Long Island City NY (US)

DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNING PARTICIPANT VIDEO FEEDS WITHIN VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240251004 titled 'DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNING PARTICIPANT VIDEO FEEDS WITHIN VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM

The present disclosure involves a system and method for dynamically assigning participant video feeds within a virtual conferencing system.

  • Interface for configuring a set of rooms with different numbers of participant video elements.
  • Receive user input for setting properties for the set of rooms.
  • Determine the number of participants for a room during virtual conferencing.
  • Select a room for the participants and display it.
  • Assign participant video feeds to respective participant video elements in the room.

Potential Applications: - Virtual meetings and conferences - Online classrooms and educational settings - Remote team collaboration and communication

Problems Solved: - Efficient management of participant video feeds in virtual spaces - Enhanced user experience during virtual conferencing - Optimal utilization of screen space for displaying participant videos

Benefits: - Improved organization and layout of virtual conferencing environments - Seamless transition between different numbers of participants in rooms - Enhanced engagement and interaction among participants

Commercial Applications: Title: "Dynamic Participant Video Feed Assignment System for Virtual Conferencing" This technology can be used in various industries such as: - Video conferencing software companies - Education technology providers - Corporate communication platforms

Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to virtual conferencing systems, video feed management, and user interface design for online collaboration tools.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in virtual conferencing technologies, user interface design trends, and video feed management strategies.

Questions about Virtual Conferencing System: 1. How does this system improve the user experience during virtual meetings? - This system enhances user experience by dynamically assigning participant video feeds based on the number of participants in a room, ensuring optimal display and interaction. 2. What are the key features that set this system apart from traditional video conferencing setups? - The system allows for flexible configuration of rooms with varying numbers of participant video elements, providing a customizable and efficient virtual conferencing experience.


Original Abstract Submitted

aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for dynamically assigning participant video feeds within a virtual conferencing system. the program and method provide, in association with designing a virtual space for virtual conferencing, an interface for configuring a set of rooms, each room being associated with a different number of participant video elements assignable to respective participant video feeds; receive, via the interface, an indication of user input for setting properties for the set of rooms; determine, in association with virtual conferencing, a first number of participants for a room; select a first room corresponding to the first number of participants; provide display of the first room; and assign, for each of the first number of participants, a participant video feed corresponding to the participant with a respective participant video element in the first room.