Apple Inc. (20240275922). ENVIRONMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION simplified abstract

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ENVIRONMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Devin W. Chalmers of Oakland CA (US)

Jae Hwang Lee of Los Gatos CA (US)

ENVIRONMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240275922 titled 'ENVIRONMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an electronic device that can present a virtual representation of a remote participant in a communication session in an extended reality environment.

  • The electronic device receives a request to show the virtual representation of the remote participant.
  • It obtains the capabilities of the remote participant.
  • Based on the obtained capabilities, the device presents the virtual representation of the remote participant.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Presentation of virtual representation of remote participants in communication sessions.
  • Utilization of extended reality environments for enhanced communication experiences.
  • Customization of virtual representations based on the capabilities of remote participants.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in:

  • Virtual meetings and conferences.
  • Remote collaboration and team communication.
  • Virtual classrooms and educational settings.

Problems Solved:

  • Enhances the visual communication experience in remote settings.
  • Improves engagement and interaction in virtual environments.
  • Facilitates better understanding and connection between remote participants.

Benefits:

  • Improved communication and collaboration in remote settings.
  • Enhanced user experience in extended reality environments.
  • Increased engagement and interaction during virtual meetings.

Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized in various industries such as:

  • Telecommunications
  • Education technology
  • Virtual reality entertainment

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve communication in remote settings? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing virtual representations of remote participants?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in extended reality technology and virtual communication experiences to enhance the capabilities of this electronic device.


Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device is described. in some embodiments, the electronic device includes instructions for: while presenting an extended reality environment, receiving, by the first electronic device, a request to present a virtual representation of a remote participant of a communication session, where the first electronic device is connected to the communication session; obtaining a capability of the remote participant of the communication session; and in response to receiving the request to present the virtual representation of the remote participant of the communication session, presenting the virtual representation of the remote participant of the communication session based on the obtained capability of the remote participant of the communication session.