Claims:1. A system (100) for organizing multilevel media-based conferences comprising:
a processing subsystem (105) hosted on a server (108), wherein the processing subsystem (105) is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules comprising:
a primary conference conduction module (110) configured to conduct a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user;
a participant collaboration module (120) operatively coupled to the primary conference conduction module (110), wherein the participant collaboration module (120) is configured to enable the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference;
a secondary conference conduction module (130) operatively coupled to the participant collaboration module (120) and the primary conference conduction module (110), wherein the secondary conference conduction module (130) is configured to:
establish a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request; and
enable discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established; and
an information transmission module (140) operatively coupled to the secondary conference module (130), wherein the information transmission module (140) is configured to:
enable switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants; and
facilitate exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary web-conference comprises a video conference, an audio conference, a webinar, a web meeting or a webcast.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary web-conference is conducted using internet protocol or transmission control protocol connections established over the wireless communication network.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more corresponding participants comprises at least one of one or more partners, one or more teammates, one or more advisors or a combination thereof.
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the secondary web-conference comprises a video conference or an audio conference.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the secondary conference conduction module (130) is configured to establish the secondary web-conference by preventing media content from the one or more participants participating in the secondary web-conference to be broadcasted to all of the organizers and the end-users participating in the primary web conference.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the private mode is configured to maintain and secure the discussion of one or more topics between the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants within the secondary web-conference conducted.
8. A method (300) comprising:
conducting, by a primary conference conduction module of a processing subsystem, a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user (310);
enabling, by a participant collaboration module of the processing subsystem, the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference (320);
establishing, by a secondary conference conduction module of the processing subsystem, a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request (330);
enabling, by the secondary conference conduction module of the processing subsystem, discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established (340);
enabling, by an information transmission module of the processing subsystem, switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants (350); and
facilitating, by the information transmission module of processing subsystem, exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences (360).
Dated this 21st day of June 2021

Signature

Harish Naidu
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2896)
Agent for the Applicant
, Description:BACKGROUND
[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a field of conference services for virtual environment and more particularly to a system and a method for organizing multilevel media-based conferences.
[0002] Media based conferencing is an online service which enables in holding live meetings, conferencing, presentations and trainings in several places via the internet. The media-based conferencing allows two or more participants at remote locations to communicate using either through video or audio. Companies and organizations increasingly use the media-based conferencing or web conferencing solution to reduce traveling expenses and to save time. Generally, to create a satisfactory web-conference, several systems which are available, try to emulate what participants would expect during a regular, face-to-face meeting with other participants, including the ability to have sub-conference with a particular subset of the participants.
[0003] Conventionally, the system available for conducting web-conference allows participation of only active participants on a single web-conference which occurs over private networks. However, such a conventional system does not allow participation of the active participants in one or more other web-conferences simultaneously. Moreover, the active participants if they require to have a private session such as a sub-conference while the main web-conference is still ongoing need to use an external communication source, such as a telephone, a cellular telephone, short message system (SMS) messaging and the like which not only creates hassle by separately connecting the call but also involves multiple parties which further increases maintenance cost.
[0004] Hence, there is a need for improved system and a method for organizing multilevel media-based conferences in order to address the aforementioned issues.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0005] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for organizing multilevel media-based conferences is disclosed. The system includes a processing subsystem hosted on a server. The processing subsystem is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a primary conference conduction module configured to conduct a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user. The processing subsystem also includes a participant collaboration module operatively coupled to the primary conference conduction module. The participant collaboration module is configured to enable the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference. The processing subsystem also includes a secondary conference conduction module operatively coupled to the participant collaboration module and the primary conference conduction module. The secondary conference conduction module is configured to establish a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request. The secondary conference conduction module is also configured to enable discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established. The processing subsystem also includes an information transmission module operatively coupled to the secondary conference module. The information transmission module is configured to enable switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants. The information transmission module is also configured to facilitate exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences.
[0006] In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for organizing multilevel media-based conferences is disclosed. The method includes conducting, by a primary conference conduction module of a processing subsystem, a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user. The method also includes enabling, by a participant collaboration module of the processing subsystem, the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference. The method also includes establishing, by a secondary conference conduction module of the processing subsystem, a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request. The method also includes enabling, by the secondary conference conduction module of the processing subsystem, discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established. The method also includes enabling, by an information transmission module of the processing subsystem, switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants. The method also includes facilitating, by the information transmission module of processing subsystem, exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences.
[0007] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
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The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system for organizing multilevel media-based conferences in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a system for organizing multilevel media-based conferences of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0011] FIG. 4 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method for organizing multilevel media-based conferences in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0012] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0014] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0015] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0016] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0017] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and a method for organizing multilevel media-based conferences. The system includes a processing subsystem hosted on a server. The processing subsystem is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a primary conference conduction module configured to conduct a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user. The processing subsystem also includes a participant collaboration module operatively coupled to the primary conference conduction module. The participant collaboration module is configured to enable the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference. The processing subsystem also includes a secondary conference conduction module operatively coupled to the participant collaboration module and the primary conference conduction module. The secondary conference conduction module is configured to establish a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request. The secondary conference conduction module is also configured to enable discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established. The processing subsystem also includes an information transmission module operatively coupled to the secondary conference module. The information transmission module is configured to enable switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants. The information transmission module is also configured to facilitate exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences.
[0018] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system (100) for organizing multilevel media-based conferences in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a processing subsystem (105) hosted on a server (108). In one embodiment, the server (118) may include a cloud server. In another embodiment, the server (118) may include a local server. The processing subsystem (105) is configured to execute on a network (not shown in FIG. 1) to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. In one embodiment, the network may include a wired network such as local area network (LAN). In another embodiment, the network may include a wireless network such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, near field communication (NFC), infra-red communication (RFID) or the like.
[0019] The processing subsystem (105) includes a primary conference conduction module (110) configured to conduct a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user. As used herein the term ‘primary web-conference’ is defined as a main conference established between a group of endpoints. In one embodiment, the primary web-conference may include, but not limited to, a video conference, an audio conference, a webinar, a web meeting or a webcast. In such embodiment, the primary web-conference is conducted using internet protocol (IP) or transmission control protocol (TCP) connections established over the wireless communication network.
[0020] The processing subsystem (105) also includes a participant collaboration module (120) operatively coupled to the primary conference conduction module (110). The participant collaboration module (120) is configured to enable the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference. As used herein, the term ‘organizer’ is defined as an administrator or a host involved in initiating the primary web-conference. Similarly, the term ‘end-user’ is defined as a client or a guest participating in the primary web-conference which is organized by the organizer. In one embodiment, the organizer and the end-user invite the one or more corresponding participants via a telephone call, a message, a voicemail, an email and the like.
[0021] The processing subsystem (105) also includes a secondary conference conduction module (130) operatively coupled to the participant collaboration module (120) and the primary conference conduction module (110). The secondary conference conduction module (130) is configured to establish a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request. In one embodiment, the secondary web-conference may include a video conference or an audio conference. In some embodiment, the one or more corresponding participants may include, but not limited to, one or more teammates, one or more advisors, one or more partners and the like. In a specific embodiment, the secondary conference conduction module is configured to establish the secondary web-conference by preventing media content from the one or more participants participating in the secondary web-conference to be broadcasted to all of the organizers and the end-users participating in the primary web conference.
[0022] The secondary conference conduction module (130) is also configured to enable discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established. In one embodiment, the private mode is configured to maintain and secure the discussion of one or more topics between the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants within the secondary web-conference conducted.
[0023] The processing subsystem (105) also includes an information transmission module (140) operatively coupled to the secondary conference module (130). The information transmission module (140) is configured to enable switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants. The information transmission module (140) is also configured to facilitate exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences. As used herein, the term ‘secondary web-conference information’ is defined as conversation between the organizer and the corresponding one or more participants or the end-user and the corresponding one or more participants. The second web-conference is conducted to enable the organizer or the end-user to receive opinion or discussion related to the one or more topics from the corresponding one or more participants.
[0024] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a system for organizing multilevel media-based conferences of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Considering an example, wherein the system (100) is utilized in an organization ‘A’ (102) for providing comprehensive online conference solutions for all types of virtual discussions. Suppose during the work from home condition, a meeting needs to be organized between an employee of the organization (102) with a client. In such a scenario, the system (100) facilitates in providing certain features of the virtual discussions by conducting a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between the organizer and an end-user such as the client by a primary conference conduction module (110). In the example used herein, the primary conference conduction module is located at a processing subsystem, wherein the processing subsystem is hosted on a cloud server. For example, the primary web-conference may include a videoconference conducted using internet protocol (IP) or transmission control protocol (TCP) connections established over the wireless communication network.
[0025] Again, based on the conversation of the organizer with the client, let’s assume that during session of the primary web-conference, some legal as well as managerial discussion needs to happen between internal team members of the organization ‘A’ urgently. In such a case, an involvement of a legal advisor as well as a manager comes into picture. A participant collaboration module (120) of the processing subsystem (105) enables the organizer to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference. Here, an invitation may be sent to the legal advisor or the manager via an internal telephone call.
[0026] Further based on the invitation request sent, a secondary conference module (130) establishes a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network. For example, the secondary web-conference may include an audio call simply to discuss the legal matters. The secondary conference conduction module establishes the secondary web-conference by preventing media content from the one or more participants participating in the secondary web-conference to be broadcasted to all of the organizers and the end-users participating in the primary web conference.
[0027] Also, the secondary conference conduction module (130) enables discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established. The private mode helps to maintain and secure the discussion of one or more topics between the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants within the secondary web-conference conducted without compromising data integrity.
[0028] Further, the processing subsystem (105) also includes an information transmission module (140) which enables switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants. The switching happens by automatically disconnecting the audio conference call between the organizer and the corresponding one or more participants and redirecting to the video conference which is in progress between the organizer and the end-user. The information transmission module (140) is also configured to facilitate exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference thereby helps in organizing the multilevel media-based conferences seamlessly.
[0029] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The server (200) includes processor(s) (230), and memory (210) operatively coupled to the bus (220). The processor(s) (230), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.
[0030] The memory (210) includes several subsystems stored in the form of executable program which instructs the processor (230) to perform the method steps illustrated in FIG. 1. The memory (210) includes a processing subsystem (105) of FIG.1. The processing subsystem (105) further has following modules: a primary conference module (110), a participant collaboration module (120), a secondary conference conduction module (130) and an information transmission module (140).
[0031] The primary conference conduction module (110) is configured to conduct a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user. The participant collaboration module (120) is configured to enable the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference. The secondary conference conduction module (130) is configured to establish a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request. The secondary conference conduction module (130) is also configured to enable discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established. The information transmission module (140) is configured to enable switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants. The information transmission module (140) is also configured to facilitate exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences.
[0032] The bus (220) as used herein refers to be internal memory channels or computer network that is used to connect computer components and transfer data between them. The bus (220) includes a serial bus or a parallel bus, wherein the serial bus transmits data in bit-serial format and the parallel bus transmits data across multiple wires. The bus (220) as used herein, may include but not limited to, a system bus, an internal bus, an external bus, an expansion bus, a frontside bus, a backside bus and the like.
[0033] FIG. 4 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method (300) for organizing multilevel media-based conferences in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (300) includes conducting, by a primary conference conduction module of a processing subsystem, a primary web-conference over a wireless communication network between an organizer and an end-user in step 310. In one embodiment, conducting the primary web-conference over the wireless communication network between the organizer and the end-user may include conducting the primary web-conference which may include, but not limited to, a video conference, an audio conference, a webinar, a web meeting or a webcast. In such embodiment, the primary web-conference is conducted using internet protocol (IP) or transmission control protocol (TCP) connections established over the wireless communication network.
[0034] The method (300) also includes enabling, by a participant collaboration module of the processing subsystem, the organizer and the end-user to invite one or more corresponding participants for having discussion associated with the primary web-conference in step 320. In one embodiment, enabling the organizer and the end-user to invite the one or more corresponding participants for having the discussion associated with the primary web-conference may include enabling the organizer and the end user to invite the one or more corresponding participants via a telephone call, a message, a voicemail and the like.
[0035] The method (300) also includes establishing, by a secondary conference conduction module of the processing subsystem, a secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants within an interval of the primary web conference over the wireless communication network based on an invitation request in step 330. In such embodiment, establishing the secondary web-conference between the organizer and the one or more corresponding participants or the end user and the one or more corresponding participants may include establishing the secondary web-conference including a video conference or an audio conference. In some embodiment, the one or more corresponding participants may include, but not limited to, one or more teammates, one or more advisors, one or more partners and the like.
[0036] The method (300) also includes enabling, by the secondary conference conduction module of the processing subsystem, discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in a private mode via the secondary web-conference established in step 340. In one embodiment, enabling the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in the private mode ensures maintaining and securing the discussion of one or more topics between the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants within the secondary web-conference conducted.
[0037] The method (300) also includes enabling, by an information transmission module of the processing subsystem, switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference upon completion of the discussion of the organizer with the one or more corresponding participants or the end user with the one or more corresponding participants in step 350. The method (300) also includes facilitating, by the information transmission module of processing subsystem, exchange of secondary web-conference information between the organizer and the end-user based on the switching of the first web-conference from the second web-conference for organizing the multilevel media-based conferences in step 360.
[0038] Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system which helps in managing the multilevel web-conferences for several areas such as offices, schools, colleges, coaching institutes and the like. Thus, helps in maintaining the conversation between multiple participants in the remote environment through seamless virtual conference solutions.
[0039] Moreover, the present disclosed system does not merge the primary web-conference with the secondary web-conference thereby helps in maintaining the conversation or the discussion held in both the conferences separate and thus helps in maintaining data integrity.
[0040] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0041] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0042] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.