Zoom video communications, inc. (20240137398). Unified Video Stream In Video Conferencing simplified abstract

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Unified Video Stream In Video Conferencing

Organization Name

zoom video communications, inc.

Inventor(s)

Shane Paul Springer of Oregon City OR (US)

Unified Video Stream In Video Conferencing - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240137398 titled 'Unified Video Stream In Video Conferencing

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for stitching together video streams in a video conference when one stream cannot be unified with the others. A stitching image is requested from a participant, which is used to combine the problematic stream with other streams to create a cohesive unified stream for display.

  • Participants' video streams in a video conference
  • Identifying an unstitchable video stream
  • Requesting a stitching image from a participant
  • Combining the unstitchable stream with other streams
  • Transmitting the unified stream for display

Key Features and Innovation

  • Method for handling unstitchable video streams in a video conference
  • Utilizing stitching images to merge problematic streams with others
  • Ensuring a seamless display of all participants' video feeds

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various video conferencing platforms and applications where multiple video streams need to be displayed together.

Problems Solved

  • Addressing the issue of unstitchable video streams in a video conference
  • Ensuring all participants' video feeds can be displayed seamlessly

Benefits

  • Improved user experience in video conferences
  • Seamless display of all participants' video streams
  • Enhanced collaboration and communication in virtual meetings

Commercial Applications

  • Video conferencing software companies can integrate this technology to enhance their platforms
  • Businesses can use this technology for more effective virtual meetings and conferences

Prior Art

There may be existing methods for handling video streams in video conferences, but the specific approach of using stitching images to merge problematic streams is innovative.

Frequently Updated Research

There may be ongoing research in the field of video conferencing technologies and methods for improving the display of multiple video streams.

Questions about Video Stitching

Question 1

How does the technology determine which video stream is unstitchable?

The technology identifies an unstitchable video stream based on its inability to be merged with the other streams in the conference.

Question 2

What happens if a participant is unable to provide a stitching image?

If a participant cannot provide a stitching image, alternative methods may need to be explored to resolve the issue of the unstitchable video stream.


Original Abstract Submitted

respective video streams of participants of a video conference are received. a first video stream of the respective video streams is determined to be unstitchable into a unified stream of the video conference. a request for a stitching image is transmitted to a participant of the participants corresponding to the first video stream. the stitching image is received from the participant. the first video stream is stitched into the unified stream by stitching the first video stream with at least one other video stream of the respective video streams. the unified stream is transmitted for display at a device connected to the video conference.