Snap inc. (20240243937). CONFIGURING 360-DEGREE VIDEO WITHIN A VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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CONFIGURING 360-DEGREE VIDEO WITHIN A VIRTUAL CONFERENCING SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
Andrew Cheng-min Lin of Long Island City NY (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.
