WO2016070665A1

WO2016070665A1 - Conference convening method, device and system

Info

Publication number: WO2016070665A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/087083
Authority: WO
Inventors: 邱锐; 李闪阁; 曾欣; 李建生
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2014-11-05
Filing date: 2015-08-14
Publication date: 2016-05-12
Also published as: CN105635633A

Abstract

A conference convening method, device and system. The conference convening method comprises: receiving real-time information detected by a sensor apparatus (S102); determining a corresponding video monitoring apparatus and video conference apparatus according to a preset conference convening strategy and the real-time information (S104); receiving multimedia information about the video monitoring apparatus (S106); and sending the multimedia information to the video conference apparatus (S108). The problem that a video conference system cannot adapt to a specific scenario quickly, so as to convene a video conference is solved, thereby realizing the convening of different video conferences whenever and wherever according to different scenarios.

Description

Conference calling method, device and system

Technical field

The present invention relates to video conferencing technology, and in particular, to a conference calling method, apparatus and system.

Background technique

With the development of broadband network and video compression technology, the high-definition effect of video communication quality guarantees that video conferencing systems are widely used in other fields, such as public security and education, in addition to being widely used in traditional conferences. , medical, financial, agricultural, etc., in addition to the video and audio information of the conference itself, these industries cannot integrate media information such as video and audio from other business systems into the video conferencing system, nor can they easily control the use of other services in the video conferencing system. The system completes the necessary functions, such as the inability to easily integrate video surveillance images and voice into the video conferencing system, and it is not convenient to switch and remotely control the monitored images.

In the related art, for the problem that a video conference cannot be quickly adapted to a specific scene in a video conference system, an effective solution has not been proposed yet.

Summary of the invention

The embodiment of the invention provides a method, a device and a system for convening a conference, so as to at least solve the problem that the video conference system cannot be quickly adapted to a specific scenario in the video conference system.

To achieve the above objective, an embodiment of the present invention provides a conference calling method, and the method The method includes: receiving real-time information detected by the sensor device; determining a corresponding video monitoring device and a video conference device according to the preset conference calling policy and the real-time information; receiving multimedia information of the video monitoring device; and transmitting the multimedia information to the Video conferencing equipment.

Further, the conference convening strategy includes: selecting a connected sensor device, a video monitoring device, and a video conference device according to the conference scenario, and setting information detected by the sensor device.

Further, the real-time information includes at least one of: infrared information, temperature information, humidity information, and smoke information.

Further, the method further includes: receiving control information fed back by the video conference device; and controlling the video monitoring device according to the feedback information.

In order to achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a conference convening apparatus, where the apparatus includes: a real-time information receiving module, configured to receive real-time information detected by the sensor device; and a conference convening module configured to set a policy according to a preset conference Determining a corresponding video monitoring device and a video conference device with the real-time information; the multimedia information receiving module is configured to receive multimedia information of the video monitoring device; and the multimedia information sending module is configured to send the multimedia information to the video conference device.

Further, the real-time information includes at least one of the following: infrared information, temperature information, humidity information, and smoke information.

Further, the device further includes: a control information receiving module, configured to receive control information fed back by the video conference device; and a video monitoring device control module configured to control the video monitoring device according to the feedback information.

In order to achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a conference calling system, where the system includes: a sensor device configured to detect real-time information and transmit the information to a converged gateway; and the converged gateway is set to be different from the setting The video monitoring device and the video conferencing device to be accessed corresponding to the real-time information acquired by the sensor device, and controlling the corresponding video monitoring system and video conferencing system according to the real-time information transmitted by the different sensor devices; the video monitoring system And setting, according to the information about the transmission information of the converged gateway, acquiring multimedia information and feeding back to the converged gateway; the video conference system is configured to receive the multimedia information from the converged gateway, and play the multimedia information. .

Further, the video conference system further includes: a video conference soft terminal, configured to play the multimedia information and remotely control the video monitoring device.

According to the present invention, the real-time information detected by the receiving sensor device is used; the corresponding video monitoring device and the video conferencing device are determined according to the preset meeting calling policy and the real-time information; the multimedia information of the video monitoring device is received; and the multimedia information is sent to the video. The conference device solves the problem that the video conference system cannot quickly adapt to the solution of the video conference in a specific scenario, and realizes different video conferences according to different scenarios at any time, anywhere.

DRAWINGS

1 is a flow chart of a method for calling a conference according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a structural block diagram of a conference calling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a structural block diagram of a conference calling system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a flow chart showing control according to sensor signals in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic flow chart of remote control signaling control according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure.

detailed description

The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

In this embodiment, a conference convening method is provided. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a conference convening method according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the process includes the following steps:

Step S102, receiving real-time information detected by the sensor device;

Step S104: Determine a corresponding video monitoring device and a video conference device according to the preset conference convening policy and the real-time information.

Step S106: Receive multimedia information of the video monitoring device.

Step S108: Send the multimedia information to the video conference device.

Selecting the connected sensor device, video monitoring device, and video conferencing device according to the conference scene, and setting the information detected by the sensor device; the sensor device detects the real-time information, receives the real-time information detected by the sensor device, and determines according to the preset conference convening strategy and real-time information. The video monitoring device and the video conferencing device open the video monitoring device and the video conferencing device, and the video monitoring device acquires the monitoring multimedia information, receives the multimedia information of the video monitoring device, and sends the multimedia information to the video conference device; and receives the control information fed back by the video conference device, The video monitoring device is controlled according to the feedback information.

Through the above steps, according to the received sensor signal, combined with the set conference convening strategy, the combined conference of the video monitoring system and the video conference system is automatically convened to solve the solution that the video conference system cannot quickly adapt to the specific scene to convene the video conference. The problem is to realize different video conferences at any time, anywhere, according to different scenarios.

In this embodiment, the conference convening policy includes: selecting the accessed sensor device, the video monitoring device, and the video conference device according to the conference scenario, and setting the information detected by the sensor device.

In this embodiment, the real-time information includes at least one of: infrared information, temperature information, humidity information, and smoke information.

In this embodiment, the method further includes: receiving control information fed back by the video conference device, and controlling the video monitoring device according to the feedback information.

The conference convening device is also provided in the embodiment, and the device is configured to implement the foregoing embodiment and the preferred embodiment, and details are not described herein. As used below, the term "module" may implement a combination of software and/or hardware of a predetermined function. Although the apparatus described in the following embodiments is preferably implemented in software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware, is also possible and contemplated.

FIG. 2 is a structural block diagram of a conference convening apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the apparatus includes:

The real-time information receiving module 22 is configured to receive real-time information detected by the sensor device;

The conference convening module 24 is configured to determine a corresponding video monitoring device and a video conference device according to the preset conference convening policy and the real-time information;

The multimedia information receiving module 26 is configured to receive multimedia information of the video monitoring device;

The multimedia information sending module 28 is configured to send the multimedia information to the video conferencing device.

Through the above device, the real-time information receiving module, the conference calling module, the multimedia information receiving module and the multimedia information sending module are integrated to solve the problem that the video conference system cannot quickly adapt to the specific scene to hold the video conference, and realize the problem at any time. Anywhere, according to no Hold different video conferences with the scene.

In this embodiment, the device further includes: the conference convening policy includes: selecting a sensor device, a video monitoring device, and a video conference device according to the conference scenario, and setting information detected by the sensor device.

In this embodiment, the apparatus further includes: the real-time information includes at least one of the following: infrared information, temperature information, humidity information, and smoke information.

In this embodiment, the device further includes: a control information receiving module, configured to receive control information fed back by the video conference device; and a video monitoring device control module configured to control the video monitoring device according to the feedback information.

A conference convening system is also provided in this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a structural block diagram of a conference convening system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the system includes:

The sensor device in the foregoing embodiment is configured to detect real-time information and transmit the information to the converged gateway;

The convergence gateway in the foregoing embodiment is configured to set a video surveillance device and a video conference device to be accessed corresponding to the real-time information acquired by the different sensor devices, and control corresponding to the real-time information transmitted by the different sensor devices. The video monitoring system and video conferencing system;

The video monitoring system in the foregoing embodiment is configured to acquire multimedia information according to the information of the converged gateway transmission information and feed back to the converged gateway;

The video conference system in the above embodiment is configured to receive the multimedia information from the convergence gateway and play the multimedia information.

Through the above system, the sensor device, the video monitoring system and the video conference system are integrated. It solves the problem that the video conference system cannot quickly adapt to the solution of the video conference in a specific scenario, and realizes different video conferences at any time, anywhere, and according to different scenarios.

In this embodiment, the video conference system further includes: a video conference soft terminal, configured to play the multimedia information and remotely control the video monitoring device.

The invention will now be described in detail in conjunction with the preferred embodiments and embodiments.

Embodiment 1:

The user configures the correspondence between the sensor signal and the conference on the control page of the converged gateway. The conference information includes the conference name, the sensor device, the video surveillance device to be joined, and the video conference soft terminal of the participant. The sensor is a detection device. Feel the measured information, and can transform the sensed information into electrical signals or other required forms of information output to meet the requirements of information transmission, processing, storage, display, recording and control. It is the primary link for automatic detection and automatic control. The sensor device is directly installed in the area to be detected, and is generally connected to the system by wireless transmission. The present invention supports Zigbee, Short Message Service (SMS) and wireless. The wireless mode such as Wifi can easily and quickly access various types of sensors; the video monitoring device is generally installed in the same area as the sensor device, so that the user can view the real-time image of the current scene at the first time. The video surveillance system has both industry standard protocols and proprietary protocols of various manufacturers. The present invention supports the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), "Technical Requirements for Information Transmission, Exchange, and Control of Security Video Surveillance Networking Systems" (GB/T28181). The Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) standard protocol can also interface with different manufacturers' proprietary protocols according to specific requirements; the video conferencing system includes video conferencing soft terminal, multi-point control unit MCU, gatekeeper GK, and video conferencing soft terminal can be remotely controlled. Video surveillance equipment, video conferencing information can be between the converged gateway, the soft terminal, and the multipoint control unit Transfer to each other. The video conferencing system adopts an industry standard protocol. The present invention supports the H323 and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) standard protocols, and can support the access of video conferencing devices of various manufacturers. The video conferencing equipment generally adopts a soft terminal and is installed on the user's mobile phone or computer, so that the participants can participate in the discussion conveniently and quickly;

After detecting the signal, the sensor device such as infrared, temperature and humidity, smoke, etc., sends the status to the converged gateway through wireless;

The convergence gateway automatically holds a preset conference according to the corresponding relationship between the sensor signal and the conference. FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of the control according to the sensor signal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4; the conference information preset by the user mainly includes Conference name, sensor number, sensor threshold, automatic conference holding interval, video monitoring equipment number, video conference equipment number, and conference interval duration;

According to different scenarios, the user adds the sensor type and the corresponding threshold information, the automatic conference holding interval, the required video monitoring equipment, and the participant to the preset conference template. After the system receives the signals of different sensors, the system receives the signals of different sensors. Compare it with the set threshold. If the threshold is reached, it is judged whether the conference has been convened. If it has been held but the convening time has exceeded the set interval or has not been convened, the corresponding conference will be automatically held according to the corresponding relationship. The audio and video information of the device is sent to the soft terminal of the participant for real-time viewing. The participants can also discuss, decide and remotely control the video monitoring device through the soft terminal. At the end of the conference, the system detects that all the conference TV soft terminals are connected. , close the connection with the video surveillance system, and end the conference to record the conference status. After the duration of the meeting interval, the sensor signal still reaches the threshold, and the conference is automatically called again.

The converged gateway sends the audio and video media of the video surveillance system to the video conference system, The staff can view it in real time;

Participants can discuss and make decisions based on the audio and video information of the video surveillance system during the meeting;

FIG. 5 is a schematic flowchart of remote control signaling control according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, a participant can remotely control a device of a video monitoring system through a converged gateway on a soft terminal.

Embodiment 2:

In the security scenario, select the connected sensors (sensor001, sensor002) and video monitoring devices (ipc001, ipc002), and the videoconferencing soft terminal (ter001) and related personnel on the PC in the control room. A video conferencing soft terminal (ter002, ter003) is installed on the handheld device.

The conf001 conference is preset in the conference information, including the sensor sensor001, the threshold is threshold001, the sensor sensor002, the threshold is threshold002, the automatic conference interval time001, the frequency monitoring device ipc001, ipc002, and the conference television soft terminal ter001, ter002, and ter003.

When it is detected that the signal of sensor001 exceeds threshold001 or sensor002 exceeds threshold002, the system detects whether conf001 has been convened. If it is convened, compares the last meeting time to the current interval time and time001. If the time interval is greater than time001 or not held After conf001, conf001 is automatically held, ter001, ter002, and ter003 are called to the conference, and the video and audio of ipc001 and ipc002 are added to the conference.

Participants can communicate and discuss through ter001, ter002, and ter003. They can also remotely control ipc001 and ipc002 to monitor all-round images in real time.

After the conference ends, the system detects that ter001, ter002, and ter003 are connected, then closes the connection with ipc001 and ipc002, ends conf001, and records the conf001 status.

Embodiment 3:

In the medical scene, the sensor (sensor003, sensor004) installed on the patient is selected, the video monitoring device (ipc003, ipc004) is installed in the intensive ward, and the video conferencing soft terminal (ter004) is installed on the handheld device in the duty room. A video conferencing soft terminal (ter005, ter006) is installed on the handheld device of the medical staff.

The conf002 conference is preset in the conference information, including the sensor sensor003, the threshold is threshold003, the sensor sensor004, the threshold is threshold004, the automatic conference holding interval time002, the frequency monitoring device ipc003, ipc004, and the conference television soft terminal ter004, ter005, and ter006.

If the patient has an emergency condition and detects that the signal of sensor003 exceeds threshold003 or the signal of sensor004 exceeds threshold004, the system checks whether conf002 has been convened. If it is convened, compares the last meeting time to the current interval and time002, if the time interval is greater than If time002 is not conf002, conf002 will be automatically held, and ter004, ter005, and ter006 will be called to the conference, and the video and audio of ipc003 and ipc004 will be added to the conference.

Ter005, ter006 medical staff can observe the patient's condition through ipc003, ipc004 for the first time, the medical staff in the duty room can bring ter004 into the ward, communicate with ter005, ter006 in real time, and rescue the patient in the first time.

After the conference ends, the system detects that ter004, ter005, and ter006 are connected, then closes the connection with ipc003 and ipc004, ends conf002, and records the conf002 status.

The serial numbers of the embodiments of the present invention are merely for the description, and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments.

In the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of the various embodiments are different, and the parts that are not detailed in a certain embodiment can be referred to the related descriptions of other embodiments.

In the several embodiments provided by the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed technical contents may be implemented in other manners. The device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of the unit may be a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be another division manner, for example, multiple units or components may be combined or may be Integrate into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, unit or module, and may be electrical or otherwise.

The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, may be located in one place, or may be distributed to multiple units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of the embodiment.

In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The above integrated unit can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional unit.

The integrated unit, if implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as a standalone product, may be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, the technical solution of the present invention may contribute to the prior art or all or part of the technical solution may be embodied in the form of a software product. Stored in a storage medium, including instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server or network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described in various embodiments of the present invention. The foregoing storage medium includes: a U disk, a Read-Only Memory (ROM), a Random Access Memory (RAM), a removable hard disk, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and the like. .

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it should be noted that those skilled in the art can also make several improvements and retouchings without departing from the principles of the present invention. It should be considered as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Industrial applicability

As described above, the conference convening method, apparatus, and system provided by the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: the video conference can be quickly adapted to a specific scene on the video conference system, and the conference can be held at any time, anywhere, and according to different scenarios. video conference.

Claims

A conference calling method, the method comprising:

Receiving real-time information detected by the sensor device;

Determining a corresponding video monitoring device and a video conference device according to the preset conference convening strategy and the real-time information;

Receiving multimedia information of the video monitoring device;

Sending the multimedia information to the video conference device.
The method of claim 1 wherein:

The conference convening strategy includes: selecting a sensor device, a video monitoring device, and a video conference device according to the conference scenario, and setting information detected by the sensor device.
A method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein:

The real-time information includes at least one of: infrared information, temperature information, humidity information, and smoke information.
The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the method further comprises:

Receiving control information fed back by the video conference device;

Controlling the video monitoring device according to the feedback information.
A conference convening device, the device comprising:

a real-time information receiving module configured to receive real-time information detected by the sensor device;

a conference convening module, configured to determine a pair according to a preset conference convening strategy and the real-time information Video surveillance equipment and video conferencing equipment;

a multimedia information receiving module, configured to receive multimedia information of the video monitoring device;

The multimedia information sending module is configured to send the multimedia information to the video conferencing device.
The device of claim 5 wherein:

The conference convening strategy includes: selecting a sensor device, a video monitoring device, and a video conference device according to the conference scenario, and setting information detected by the sensor device.
A device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein:

The real-time information includes at least one of the following: infrared information, temperature information, humidity information, and smoke information.
The device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the device further comprises:

a control information receiving module, configured to receive control information fed back by the video conference device;

The video monitoring device control module is configured to control the video monitoring device according to the feedback information.
A conference call system, the system comprising:

a sensor device configured to detect real-time information and transmit to the converged gateway;

The converged gateway is configured to set a video surveillance device and a video conference device to be accessed corresponding to real-time information acquired by the different sensor devices, and control corresponding to the real-time information transmitted by the different sensor devices Video surveillance system and video conferencing system;

The video monitoring system is configured to obtain multimedia information according to the information of the converged gateway transmission information and feed back to the converged gateway;

The video conferencing system is configured to receive the multimedia information from the converged gateway and play the multimedia information.
The system of claim 9 wherein said video conferencing system further comprises:

a video conferencing soft terminal configured to play the multimedia information and remotely control the video monitoring device.