Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (20240281197). LISTENING ASSISTANCE BY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE APPLICATIONS FOR HYBRID EVENTS simplified abstract

LISTENING ASSISTANCE BY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE APPLICATIONS FOR HYBRID EVENTS

Organization Name

Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Samuel Kokajko of Round Rock TX (US)

Jonathan Kokotajlo of Brooklyn NY (US)

LISTENING ASSISTANCE BY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE APPLICATIONS FOR HYBRID EVENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240281197 titled 'LISTENING ASSISTANCE BY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE APPLICATIONS FOR HYBRID EVENTS

The patent application describes methods and systems for providing listening assistance via a virtual conference application for hybrid events.

• The virtual conference application receives audio signals from both the virtual session and the on-site event.
• It determines the latency between the two signals and delays the virtual session audio to align with the on-site event audio.
• The delayed audio is then transmitted to assistive listening devices for improved synchronization.

Potential Applications: - Hybrid events where participants are both on-site and remote - Assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing impairments

Problems Solved: - Ensuring synchronized audio for participants in hybrid events - Providing listening assistance for individuals with hearing impairments

Benefits: - Improved audio experience for all participants - Accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments

Commercial Applications: - Virtual event platforms - Assistive technology companies

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine the latency between the two audio signals?

  The system analyzes the timestamps of the audio signals to calculate the latency.

2. Can the delay be adjusted manually by the user?

  The delay is automatically adjusted by the virtual conference application to align the audio signals.

Original Abstract Submitted

example methods and systems provide listening assistance via a virtual conference application for hybrid events. a client device joins a virtual session of an on-site event via the virtual conference application provided by a virtual conference provider. the virtual conference application receives a first audio signal of the virtual session and a second audio signal directly from the audio source at the on-site event. the virtual conference application determines the second audio signal has a latency in reference to the first audio signal satisfying a threshold value. the virtual conference application delays the first audio signal to create a delayed first audio signal to substantially align in time with the second audio signal at the client device. the client device then transmits the delayed first audio signal to an assistive listening device.