18482581. ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM FOR MULTI-PARTY VIDEO CALL simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM FOR MULTI-PARTY VIDEO CALL

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Bona Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jiho Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Pilseung Yang of Suwon-si (KR)

Kyungwha Hong of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM FOR MULTI-PARTY VIDEO CALL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18482581 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM FOR MULTI-PARTY VIDEO CALL

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device and a method for conducting multi-party video calls. The device includes a display module, a communication module, and a processor. The device establishes communication links with multiple users to execute a multi-party video call and displays objects representing the users on a user interface. It also provides selectable options related to specific functions during the call and updates the displayed objects based on the selected options.

  • The electronic device enables multi-party video calls through communication links.
  • Users are represented by objects on the user interface during the call.
  • Selectable options related to specific functions are provided during the call.
  • The displayed objects change based on the selected options by the first user.

Potential Applications:

  • Video conferencing platforms and applications.
  • Remote collaboration and team meetings.
  • Virtual classrooms and online learning environments.
  • Telemedicine and remote healthcare consultations.

Problems Solved:

  • Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among multiple users.
  • Enhances the user experience during multi-party video calls.
  • Provides a user-friendly interface for selecting and executing specific functions.

Benefits:

  • Improved communication and collaboration among multiple users.
  • Enhanced user experience with customizable options during video calls.
  • Increased efficiency and productivity in remote collaboration scenarios.
  • Enables seamless interaction and engagement in virtual classrooms or telemedicine consultations.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device and a method for a multi-party video call are provided. The electronic device includes a display module, a communication module, and a processor, memory for storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to establish communication links with a plurality of users by means of a communication module in order to execute a multi-party video call, display objects representing the plurality of users executing the multi-party video call using a specified first user interface, display one or more selectable options on the first user interface in response to the execution of a specific function during the execution of the multi-party video call, wherein the options are options relating to the specific function, and display the objects, representing the plurality of users, by changing the objects on the basis of a first option selected from among the one or more options by a first user of the electronic device.