Zoom Video Communications. has been granted a patent for a system that assists hearing-impaired users in virtual meetings. The method involves detecting hand gestures, interpreting them as commands, and updating meeting controls accordingly, enabling better management of virtual conferencing for users who communicate using sign language. GlobalData’s report on Zoom Video Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Zoom Video Communications, Intelligent contact centers was a key innovation area identified from patents. Zoom Video Communications's grant share as of July 2024 was 36%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Assistance for hearing-impaired users in virtual meetings
The granted patent US12074722B2 outlines a method and system designed to enhance virtual meetings for hearing-impaired users. The method begins with a client device initiating a virtual meeting that identifies a user as hearing-impaired. It captures video from a primary camera, focusing on a predefined area that is responsive to this designation. The system detects hand gestures within this area, tracking the user's hand movements to interpret commands. These commands subsequently update the controls available for the virtual meeting, facilitating a more accessible communication experience.
Additionally, the patent describes the use of a second camera to further enhance interaction. It includes features such as gaze detection to determine whether the user is in conversation mode or control command mode, based on the user's focus on either camera. The system can also load an overlay with selectable controls that can be manipulated through hand gestures. This overlay is designed to support both hearing-impaired users and sign language interpreters, ensuring that the virtual meeting environment is inclusive and functional for all participants. The patent emphasizes the integration of gesture recognition and video capture technologies to create a more interactive and accessible virtual communication platform.
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