Google llc (20240338169). Identifying Co-Located Devices within a Teleconferencing Session simplified abstract
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Identifying Co-Located Devices within a Teleconferencing Session
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Henrik Fahlberg Lundin of Sollentuna (SE)
Mans Gustaf Sebastian Ullberg of Stockholm (SE)
Identifying Co-Located Devices within a Teleconferencing Session - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338169 titled 'Identifying Co-Located Devices within a Teleconferencing Session
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a system where a participant's device in a teleconferencing session receives mixed audio data from other devices in the session. By comparing the mixed audio with audio captured by the other devices, the system determines if the participant's device is physically near any of the other devices. Information about the most active contributing devices is obtained, and co-location information for each featured device is received. Based on this information, the system identifies if a featured device is co-located with the participant's device.
- The system analyzes mixed audio data in a teleconferencing session to determine physical proximity between devices.
- It identifies featured devices that contribute most actively to the mixed audio.
- Co-location information for each featured device is collected and used to determine if they are physically near the participant's device.
Potential Applications:
This technology could be used in teleconferencing systems to enhance the user experience by providing insights into the physical proximity of devices in a session. It could also be applied in security systems to detect unauthorized devices in a network.
Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the challenge of identifying the physical location of devices in a teleconferencing session, which can help improve audio quality and security.
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience in teleconferencing sessions - Improved audio quality - Enhanced security by detecting unauthorized devices
Commercial Applications:
Title: "Enhancing Teleconferencing Systems with Device Proximity Detection"
This technology could be valuable for telecommunication companies, security firms, and businesses that rely on teleconferencing for communication and collaboration. It could also be integrated into smart home systems for improved audio performance and security.
Questions about Device Proximity Detection:
1. How does this technology impact the overall user experience in teleconferencing sessions? 2. What are the potential security implications of using device proximity detection in telecommunication systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
a participant computing device connected to a teleconferencing session receives mixed audio data from a teleconference computing system orchestrating the session. the mixed audio data comprises a mix of audio captured by other devices connected to the session. the mixed audio and audio captured by the other devices prior to receipt of the mixed audio data are compared to determine that the participant computing device is co-located with at least one of the other devices. information indicating that some of the other devices are featured devices that most actively contribute to the mixed audio is obtained. co-location information for each of the featured devices is received. the co-location information is indicative of whether a featured device is co-located with the participant computing device. based on the co-location information, a determination is made that one of the featured devices is co-located with the participant computing device.
