BE1029675B1 - System for enriching an online meeting - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for enriching an online meeting, video conference, live streaming or multi-camera broadcasting via a live communication network from a studio setup comprising one or more cameras, one or more screens, lighting, audio in/out and an operation, where a moderator is imaged through at least one camera, where the system includes one or more sources of content or for generating content that are linked to one or more scenes, where the one or more scenes are randomly called up and loaded in a live communication session, in such a way that the relevant content of the linked sources is presented or generated live, whereby, in addition to the sources, the studio settings for lighting and audio in/out and any other adjustable studio parameters are preset and stored in each of the one or more scenes, such as the light and/or audio settings, scene title and memo bar .

Description

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System for enriching an online meeting.

The present invention relates to a compact and > user-friendly system for enriching an online meeting, video conference or live presentation.

Online meetings, video conferences, live presentations, streamings, Droadcastings or other similar communications are hereinafter generally referred to as video calls.

In a video call, exchange of information via sound and image is made possible via a live video and audio connection,

Video and audio can be interpreted as any technology for image and sound. Any connection can be used, for example the internet.

Online meetings and video conferencing, for example, typically involve the exchange of information between two or more locations and are accomplished through interactive Ltelecommunications technologies that provide at least simultaneous Lweewegs video and audio transmissions.

For example, live presentations, streamings and broadcasts usually focus on one-way transmissions.

A disadvantage of current video calls is the static approach. Participants communicate via a web camera

- BE2021/5641 c Laptop or smartphone. Sharing other information, such as an Excel sheet GE PowerPoint presentation, is done by calling up this information on the computer screen and then sharing the screen in the video call.

This is a cumbersome process that requires many actions and is limited to information available or stored on the computer. Furthermore, it is difficult com certain

Ld highlight or emphasize detailed information.

Usually one static position of a camera, for example a webcam, combined with screen sharing is not enough to express a situation.

That is why in such cases people prefer to meet physically to discuss multiple information more easily. This has many disadvantages such as being time-consuming and not ecological,

It is known to edit and stage certain information in advance. Then, for example, a presentation is put together in which the different information sources are edited into a multi-information stream,

The disadvantage of such systems is that the presentation or information flow is predetermined.

Another well-known system for live streaming what happens on a desktop is OBS Studio. Through Open

Broadcasting System (OBS) software can be live or recorded

2 BE2021/5641 videos are created and streamed to the most popular platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, or other streaming services.

S OBS Studio allows you to make recordings directly with a webcam and microphone. In addition, images can be added, such as recorded video, as well as existing images, data from games or photos. During a live stream, several images can be displayed simultaneously 19 or you can switch to other images.

OBS uses scenes and sources. A source is information that can be displayed in a live video, such as an image but also a recording from a camera. Multiple sources or information can be added and displayed within a scene. To display other information, a new scene is created that uses different hums. This way, several scenes are built, which are switched between with a misclick by clicking on an icon,

A disadvantage of such a system as OBS is that the content in a scene is displayed as such, in the form of, for example, an uploaded text or photo, or a video filmed with a specific camera.

There is a need for a zen video cali system that exudes the professionalism and quality of a multi-camera video production environment such as a control room, requiring a team of technicians and specialists, directed by a director, to take a particular image into shot and into the perfect sound and light conditions to broadcast live. Video is a complex game of filming, direction, script, light and editing. This is largely a manual process.

A = video production environment consists of many kinds of video production devices, such as video cameras, microphones, video recorders, video switching devices, audio mixers, digital video effect devices, teisprompters, video 18 graphics overlav devices, and the like, in the conventional production environment, most of the video production devices are operated by hanomatiq sen production pineg of artistic and technical staff working together under the direction of a director. For example, a standard production crew might consist of cameramen, a video technician who operates the camera control shafts for a set of cameras, a = telepromoter operator, gen lighting director who operates the studio lights, a technical director who operates the video switcher, an audio technician who operates an audio mixer, operator(s) operating (operating) a series of recorders and playback units, and the like,

As a result, there may still be many cumbersome steps between the initial capture of media content and final production.

There is also a need for a system where a moderator of a video call can respond to the specific questions of the participant(s) and call up and display the requested information in real time. A similar interaction occurs in a video production environment of, for example, a live talk show where viewers can ask questions and the relevant information is visualized by the director.

The present invention aims to provide a solution to at least one of the aforementioned and other disadvantages.

To this end, the invention relates to a system for enriching an online meeting, video conference, live streaming or multi-camera broadcasting via a live communication network from a studio setup comprising Sen or several cameras, one or more screens, lighting, audio in/out. and a control, wherein a moderator is imaged through at least one camera, wherein the system includes one or more sources of content or for generating content associated with one or more scenes, the one or more scenes being randomly recalled and be uploaded in a live communication session, in such a way that the relevant content of the linked sources is presented or generated live, whereby, in addition to the D sources, the studio settings for lighting and audio in/out and any other adjustable studic parameters are also preset and stored in each of the one or more scenes, such as the light and/or audio settings, scene title and memo bar with reminder text,

The system according to the invention eliminates the need for an extensive management team and allows a moderator to easily take control and set up a professional configuration with a minimum of technical knowledge. 3 In a preferred embodiment of a system according to the invention, a scene with San user action is received in the live communication session whereby the content is loaded and displayed as well as the linked preset studio settings are loaded and configured accordingly.

This can be done, for example, via one mouse click or via a touchscreen of a smartphone or via an analog or digital = button panel or floor pedal, and such known systems,

Via a studio control, a scene can be called up in a live session via one figurative “press sen button”.

The object of the invention is to transform the static approach of current video calls into a dynamic and direct-responding system. And this with a multiple of inputs, including existing content such as website, photo, video, media, but also dynamic content generated by video equipment whose settings such as camera positions, light settings, sound level and numerous parameters can be configured and stored, and this everything integrated under "one button", where the multiple content can be called up as one scene with "a push of a button" during the video call and displayed in the video call, either by loading existing content on Le, or by adding dynamic content. generated with the video equipment configured according to the set parameters.

The system of the invention is compact, centrally controlled and user-friendly. Cameras, microphones, speakers, headphones and screens are easily connected via cables or wirelessly. The system can be disarmed by any user.

Existing systems are too complex to create integrated scenes or are built to set up multi-cam control with different operators. This means that a moderator had to adhere to a pre-agreed script and therefore does not direct himself.

The advantage of the system according to the invention is the possible integration in one scene of content originating from, on the one hand, data sources containing statically stored content and, on the other hand, data sources for the live generation of dynamic content, whereby the latter data sources are configured and controlled via the setting and saving the recording parameters for image, sound and lighting, whereby the scene can be recalled live at any time with one user action, such as a mouse click.

The term content refers to both static and dynamic information. Static information is existing content, such as a = text, an image, a

PowerPoint presentation or a recorded video. Dynamic information is content that is generated in real time or live, such as a camera image, lighting and sound.

Dynamic content is typically generated by configurable sources such as a camera, microphones, : helichtinos equipment.

Another advantage is that the scene is a staging like in the control room of a video production environment, where the scene in its entirety is recalled live in a video call by the moderator/director with one user action, with the video production devices being configured according to the set recording parameters and record or generate dynamic content in this configuration and then be able to broadcast live.

A control room is a room from which something is controlled. In the television world, a live broadcast is provided from the control room. The control room contains people who provide the subtitles, change the camera angles so that there is always a good view of the subject, and adjust the lighting and sound optimally.

The system according to the invention relates to the provision of a live broadcast in which, for example, camera angles are changed live by calling up one scene, subtitles are provided, and the lighting and the cell sound are set optimally. 32 in a particular embodiment of the system according to the invention, a scene is created and stored

9 BE2021/5641 falling sen source, such as a (e-)PTZ camera, which is preset in position, tilt and/or zoom settings in such a way that the camera is aimed at an item that must be imaged, whereby the scene also includes studio settings such as light settings, audic settings, title and memo and possibly other scene specific studio parameters for displaying the item in question.

LD In another embodiment of the system according to the invention, a scene is created and stored comprising two sources, a first source, such as for example a (e-)PTZ camera, which is preset in position, tilt and/or zoom settings that the camera 153 is aimed at an external monitor or display on which a background image is preset from a second source, such as for example an HDMI input, the scene further comprising studio settings such as light settings, audio settings, title and memo and possibly another scene specific studio parameters. in a particular embodiment of a system according to the invention, a scene is created and stored comprising a source for generating dynamic content, the source being preset as desired, the scene further comprising student settings such as light settings, audio settings, title and memo and possibly other scene-specific studio parameters for displaying the content generated by the source in question,

In another embodiment of a system according to the invention, a scene is created and stored containing a source of static content, such as for instance media or an image or document, the source being preset as desired, the scene further comprising studio settings such as light settings, audio settings, title and memo and possibly other scene specific studio parameters. The system of the invention further comprises the features of the dependent claims.

The studic settings include: settings for cell lighting, color temperature, micro configuration, speakers or headset configuration, title and memo or reminder text.

The studio setup may include a monitor or display for presenting a background image,

The one or more sources can be sources of image or gender data, such as for example a camera, HDMI input, hard disk or USB stick, and possibly other connected (wired or wireless) electronic devices for generating image or any data, either directly physically linked, or wirelessly or via some other protocol for linking data or images.

These external sources are preferably linked to the system via a dedicated processor hardware module

4 4 BE2021/5641 equipped with a memory and processor. The data sources can be cok stored in the memory of the module,

This module is equipped with multiple multifunctional 3 connection slots or wireless connections. The module is also equipped with a memory for the system and storing the scenes. The module provides all functions of the system. The module can be linked, via a connection slot or wire icos, to a 18 stream deck or other control module for selecting any scene with one action.

When calling up a scene in the live communication session, the aforementioned studio settings are loaded together with the content of the sources, whereby the lighting and/or audio in/out: are configured as such according to the preset parameters.

Specific studio settings can be preset for each scene.

The studio settings are preferably preset in the same phase as the preset or selection of the sources and their content.

The studio settings are preferably saved in the same phase as the storage of the sources and their content.

The sources, content and studio settings are preferably stored together in one scene.

in one embodiment, system settings can be assigned and stored for multiple scenes,

Other parameters and settings that can be linked to a scene and recalled together with the scene become 0.8, the variables are understood from the following non-limited list of studio settings: - description of a scene, such as a logo, text

Re or ID; - memo, reminder text or “cue”; w light setting: on/off, DIM value, color temperature, CCT value {0-10 volt), via bluetooth, wifi, DMX data signal, or future connection protocols; - sound setting: speaker, in-ear, headphones, local or person, via bluetooth, cable, USB and future connection protocols: - microphone setting: table micro, pinned micro, micro integrated in ears or a hocfphone, wireless or via cable, bluetooth, USB and future signals and protocols; - via Visca protocol, RS485, network, draaalocs signal, USB or any future signal Pan-

Tilt-Zoom {PT2) position of a camera and/or auto tracking/framing activation on the camera; - on/off signal to physically activate or deactivate a hardware device; - position, coordinates, start signal of a drone 38 or movable vehicle.

The (external) sources of content or for generating content include, among others! - PTZ or ePTZ camera and (pan/tilt/zoom) settings, position settings with or without auto tracking and framing function - webcam - powerpoint {ppt} or other form of presentation - photo

LG - movie - video (media) - file {pdf or other format) - micro - local website - via network and link to another computer - internet - website - Local network - HDMI, network input signal, analcog signal - wireless camera - static camera - micro/macro images, high-speed camera - AR (augmented reality) or VR (virtual reality) - AL representation or experience.

In a particular embodiment, a secondary image is loaded into the main image of a scene, for example as a background image. To this end, a (PTZ) camera is pointed at a background screen,

Preferably, setting the PTZ camera in a scene is combined with setting the background screen.

One or more presentations can be provided, created, saved and/or uploaded in the system, each containing one or more scenes, where the scenes are recalled in any order in a live communication session.

For example, each created and saved scene can be displayed as a tile in a gallery or as a selectable icon or digitally selectable button.

The tile/icon/button preferably displays either a Leak or a photo or camera image of the relevant scene,

A created and saved scene in a presentation can be moved, deleted, modified or deleted, as many scenes can be created in a presentation as needed. The scenes from a presentation can be selected and loaded in any order, as well as created and saved in any order.

In a preferred embodiment, a scene is recalled during a live session via a single user action or function activation, digital or analog, for example, via a mouse click or button press on a button panel or foot pedal, via a touch on a touchscreen, or any other medium with “one print” function.

A physical button panel or touchscreen can be used for this, such as for example from an “Elegato” stream deck or “Elegato” mobile smartphone app. Each scene is displayed on a separate button with an associated name or photo or other image.

The system preferably connects via existing online meeting tools, such as Skype, Teams and Zoom, and a live video call is set up. 19

The hardware resources that are linked or connected to the system, be it physically wired or wireless, are recognized as such and are selectable. in a preferred embodiment the system includes at least the following linked equipment: a PTZ camera, a mouse or button panel or other digital or analog selection device, lighting and audio equipment, in a preferred embodiment the system further includes a background screen on which the PTZ camera is aimed. in a certain embodiment, the system is further provided with a laptop, internal memory or USB device.

In a particular embodiment of a system according to the invention, both the content and the study settings of a scene are called up with one user action and are displayed in a live communication session.

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One or more sources can generate live personalized content at the request of and/or tailored to a user,

In a preferred execution mode 15 the system processes: into and executable from a dedicated processor hardware module,

The hums and other components are preferably connected, wired or wireless or via another protocol, to the dedicated processor hardware module.

In a particular embodiment, the system includes a communications interface, and at least one processor configured to connect to the communications interface, and further memory associated with the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that instruct the at least one processor to load and play a particular scene cp,

In one embodiment, the system includes "a program that is loaded into memory and configured to create, modify, import, and export scenes, in one embodiment, the system is connected to a communications system consisting of a communications network for the interconnecting a number of users and a communication server to establish a live communication session between at least

17 BE2021/5641 at least a first user and a second user of that number of users, where the second user is the moderator of the system and the second user is a participant.

In a particular embodiment, the system is configured as a console provided with multiple inputs and at least one output interface, a controlling computer provided with the cp software or hardware-based codec, an input system (keyboard or similar), a visual system, and a selection system (button panel). , foot pedal, digital button, touchscreen, and one or more: all-round microphones, screens, lighting, loudspeakers, cameras and other configurable peripherals,

The user action can be performed by a stream deck, keyboard or computer mouse, foot pedal or active floor sensor, or any other means of selection.

In a specific embodiment, the system includes a scene editor application/software for creating, modifying, cpsiaan, cload, import and export of one or more scenes,

In one embodiment, the scene editor is integrated into the dedicated processor module. In another embodiment, the scene editor is applied as application software, used, operated or controlled from, for example, a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone,

In a particular embodiment, the scene editor includes an informational and/or a function field, for displaying

. BE2021/5641 18 information and possible functions, and an editor field for creating, modifying, importing and exporting one or more scenes.

The sen or multiple scenes in the editor field are preferably displayed as tiles in a gallery.

The scene editor software can run on a server, cloud, laptop, tablet, smartphone, dedicated system or other. 19 In one embodiment, the system includes a console desk with an integrated scene editor in a configuration with a stream deck, a microphone, and a pan-tilt zoom camera.

The system according to the invention finds application in, for example, a sales, educational or medical concept,

The system of the invention is further explained below.

The system according to the invention concerns the creation, setting and storage under a digital button of a scene and its desired parameters such as image, position, sound,

Light and the like, which button during a live presentation or online meeting loads the scene and its parameters, configures the recording and playback equipment according to the preset parameters and generates and/or displays content. 32

An advantage is that a scene can be composed in a very simple manner via the system according to the invention, including all the required studio settings of the equipment, which can be called up by the moderator with one push of a button or one click with the wrong, and this in an existing stream or video call

application.

The static approach of the current video calls can be transformed into a dynamic and immediately responsive mechanism in the call,

Another advantage of the system according to the invention is the scene editor where a scene can be edited live on the spot by a moderator.

Another advantage of the system according to the invention is the calling up of a scene in an online meeting by means of one push of a button when this is desired by the moderator of the online meeting, also taking into account the presets of the online meeting. certain parameters, such as a scene in which the active images of a camera are displayed including camera positions, the appropriate sound in and out,

Light intensity and light colour.

In a scene it can be specified in advance or live, for example, how a camera should record images, which camera position to take (pan, time, zoom), preset the light intensity and color temperature, moon cok and other basic parameters can be set such as

29 BE2021/5641 for example the ambient microphone or the headset microphone,

Another advantage is the multitude of input data and parameter settings that can be applied by the system: website, photo, video, media, and parameters such as camera pan-tilt-zcom positions, light settings, sound levels, memo bar, title and numerous parameters that can be defined and stored under one digital button to be recalled and executed during the call.

In a particular embodiment of a system according to the invention, the system comprises an Elegato stream deck wherein the button panel comprises visually active buttons of the scene.

In yet another embodiment of a system according to the invention, the system comprises a field or green screening option in which the moderator is also shown on his presentation screen. in yet another embodiment of a system according to the invention, the images from a drone can be integrated into a scene, the drone parameters for flying and recording being pre-set or preset in the scene.

In yet another embodiment of a system according to the invention, the user can point in the view of the scene during a live interaction, whereby a certain item in a scene can be interactively marked or highlighted.

51 BE2021/5641, such as augmented reality.

In yet another embodiment of a system according to the invention, auto framing is added to the scene via an AI function whereby the camera automatically focuses and follows an object. This gives the camera an interactive function.

Scene TRIP honors, in addition to content, the combination of parameters and settings that are preset and linked in the scene and can be recalled with the push of a button, a mouse click, a foot pedal, a pressure-sensitive pressure mat, or the like.

Thus, scene-specific hardware parameters and settings are linked to a single signal or “Gen press sen button” for recalling the scene in sen session loading both the content and parameters and settings, further meaning that the preset hardware is configured according to the parameters and settings associated with and loaded to the scene and dynamically generates content in this specific configuration,

By activating the aforementioned signal, the corresponding hardware is configured,

Parameters and settings that can be linked to a scene and can be called up together with the scene include the variables from the aforementioned non-limited list of studic settings.

zen example of sen scene in a particular configuration is shown below,

A scene comprises a main picture comprising, for example, 3 content and/or hardware sources, parameters and settings from the aforementioned non-limited list, a secondary scene can be loaded into a main picture, for example as a background image, comprising content and/or hardware sources, parameters and settings from the non-limited list listed above.

The system of the invention comprises a so-called scene editor software or interface for creating scenes. is Below is an example of how to create a number of scenes via the system's scene editor.

The scene editor application is preferably linked to a hardware device that performs these functions. For example, the scene 20 editor application can also run on a server, Cloud, laptop, tablet, smartphone or similar.

This is called “computer” for simplicity.

After logging in and entering the username and password, the basic screen of the scene editor is displayed. The user is now moderator for creating scenes.

The scene editor is divided into two panels, one panel containing an info field and function field, for informational statements and functions to be selected, and the other panel containing an editor field,

Subsequently, a serste scene {Scene 1) can be created. By clicking on “new slide” in the editor field, a new scene is created.

The system of the invention is connected to one or more hardware components such as cameras, sound installations, lighting installations, and the like. The connected hardware components are identified or recognized by the system and are selectable as sources in the scene editor.

Other sources that are recognized in the scene editor are, for example, internal memory, connected laptops, a

USB device, HDMI input (external image}, and the like,

In this example the following sources are recognized and ; displayed in the editor field of the scene editor: three PTZ cameras, "CAMI", "OCAM2" and "CAM3", "Media", "Document" or the remote link to a "Laptop" via HDMI (external content).

Selecting a source will add it to the scene. This means that the content of this source can be called or generated in the scene. “CAM2” is selected as an example and added to

scenery ! to edit. The real-time camera image from CAM2 appears in the editor area and now the camera image can be adjusted in the “pan” and “tilt” position via the

28 BE2021/5641 arrows to the left, right, up and down, and in the “zoom” position via the + and — symbols that are displayed in the camera image,

CAM is aimed at a display screen that can now be seen in the camera view. The screen is also linked to the system,

Then the "background image” of this background screen can be set by clicking on the function set background image" in the function field of the scene editor. This setting determines which content should be displayed on the screen in the scene, i.e. when it is called up in a live sessions.

In the editor field, a selection can be made from possible background images, such as “Media”, “Document”, “Laptop” or “None” in this example.

By clicking on “Laptop” an external image is displayed from an external laptop, in this configuration it is connected via an HDMI input.

The background screen is activated as a background scene in the first scene (Scene 1).

Subsequently, the studio settings of Scene 1 can be edited, such as the settings for lighting, color temperature, micro configuration, speaker or headset configuration, title, memo or reminder text, in a simple and user-friendly way.

By clicking on the “Memo Bar” a memo can be typed. By clicking on “Title” you can give the scene a name. This is displayed in the info field of the > scene editor.

In this phase, the OCT values (xieur temperature values) of the lamps are also adjusted, this is visible in real time in the camera image, which is still displayed in the editor field. Furthermore, the audio settings are preset.

Once the parameters and settings for the desired configuration have been set, these presets will be saved or linked to the scene {Scene 1} after clicking on “Save”.

Next, a “new slide” can be selected in the editor field next to slide 1 with the just created { 20 first scene (Scene 1} also displayed in the editor field as a tile in a gallery or selectable icon or digital button.

The tile can display either a text or a photo or camera image of the camera in that scene. In the case of Scene 1 this could be an image from CAM2,

The Scene 1 tile includes icons for moving, swapping, adjusting, or deleting the scene.

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After clicking “new slide” a second scene {Scene =} can be created.

Again a (connected) source can be selected in the editor field, in this example: three PTZ cameras, “CAMI®, “CAM2” and “CAM3”, “Media”, “Document” or “Laptop”.

Now “Laptop” is selected, The info field shows the connection of the source to the system, in this case it is

LG concerns an HDMI input.

On the external image from the HDMI input, a website is selected and added to Scene 2.

Conew, the studio settings for the scene can be preset, analogous to the first scene. The light and audio settings are adjusted. The scene is given a title and the memo bar is filled with a reminder text that the moderator can use when the scene goes live.

Slide/Scene 2 is configured and confirmed, Scene 2 settings are saved.

Then a third slide or scene can be created.

In this way, a series of different scenes and content can be built on,

Each scene is a slide in the scene editor.

During a live session, the different scenes can be individually perceived by pressing the scene tile, for example via a mouse click.

This example uses an Elegato

Stream Deck or physical button panel, Each scene is displayed on a separate button with a name or photo or other image. The physical digital buttons also display the settings of the scenes, In this case it can be seen that button 1 is Scene 1 and is active {light blue} while «Nop 2 Scene 2 still needs to be configured orange}, The control panel / button panel also provides buttons to scroll through the different scenes, as well as "Quick buttons" for audio on/mute and buttons for navigation to "Previous" and "Next" slide.

As the third scene {Scene 3) in the example, a “Media” slide is created.

The media can be stored on (the internal memory of) the system, but can also be retrieved via USB, SD card or hard disk via a list where the correct media (in this case a photo) can be selected and continue this scene. can be configured.

The studio settings, such as the light and audio settings, can be configured and the title and memo are also linked to the third scene, after which the scene is saved.

The editor field now shows the three configured slides as tiles in a gallery, and the system prompts to create a 4 th siide cf scene if necessary.

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A fourth scene (Scene 4} is created and “CAM3” is selected as Cron,

Camera 3 comes into view and the position of the image is configured. In this example, the system communicates via the VISCA protocol over the network of the camera, whereby the zoom position is set on the camera itself and these setting parameters are linked to this scene,

As soon as the parameters have been set as desired, they will be confirmed in the system, no background image is required in this scene. After confirming the camera settings and not adding a background scene to this scene (picture in picture), the studio settings for this scene, such as light and audio settings, are set and the scene is given a title. The settings are then saved in Scene d.

Then a memo note can be entered that one wants to see when calling up the scene. The memo is a mnemonic that can only be seen on the side of the

Operator/speaker/presenter/moderator. Then the settings are saved by clicking on “save”,

The follower who sees the video call, stream or recording only sees the images as soon as the operator calls the scenes and thereby forwards the images. This can be very variable. In an example of a video call, a Speaker can react very quickly with scenes - responding in a scenario prepared by him from different scenes in response to, for example, questions from followers, which makes the video call have a high dynamic = content, which is interactive, and much clearer detail information can be shared where this is difficult, complex or not possible in the current known setups and this ensures that video communications are sometimes inefficient and unnatural.

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An infinite number of slides or scenes can therefore be created in the system to prepare a scenario for a video call. The more complex, technical or visual a streaming or video call is, the more images, camera angles, videos and content are required. is to convey a complex story simply and clearly, because one image says more than a thousand words.

A fifth scene (Scene 5) is created. The selected source is “Laptop” (external HDMI) where a wire camera (on batteries) with built-in lighting is connected to the system via WiFi,

The lamp in the WiFi camera can be switched on or off remotely and the light intensity can be set by operating the dimming. The camera films a pump lying on an electric turntable.

As soon as the camera source has been selected and confirmed, it will be displayed. In a next step, the settings for lighting and audio are set and the slide and memo are filled in. The settings are saved.

Finally, a sixth scene (Scene 6} is created with “Document” as the selected source. Here, for example, a sales quotation is uploaded in MS Word. The parameters ; for the microphone are set and a memc and title are assigned to the scene.

The presentation now includes six scenes that can be recalled in any order during a stream, video call or recording,

The following selection buttons are available in the function field: export presentation, import presentation, settings, record sessions and online meeting tools. A presentation is a grouping of scenes,

The settings of the system can be adjusted,

A session, video call or stream can be recorded live.

The system can connect via existing e-meeting tools, such as Skype, Teams and Zoom, and a live video call can be set up,

You can log out of your own account or an account that triggers a scene and then log in to another account or switch off the system,

As an example, a video cali is set up with Zoom. The persons participating in the video cali are visible on

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Dd the screen, Allows the moderator to interact or respond interactively by gassing scenes live or alternating with other scenes according to the questions,

Meanwhile, the moderator sees the corresponding memo bar of the currently selected scene,

For a scene comprising sen picture in picture { scene in scene; (camera and background image) it does not matter whether the camera is set first or the background image first, The order of the configuration is not important,

In an example of an active "Picture in picture" GMV, the camera and a background screen, the zoom and pan-tilt position of the camera can be preset and saved in a scene. When recording the scene in a video call, the moderator can still dynamically walk around in the camera's image and indicate something on the screen, which at the same time displays a live active background image. During the video call {live}, the moderator can have other information displayed on the background screen via a laptop, in these configurations HDMI data is sent to the external background screen, which the operator, user or moderator can use to put something in explain in detail. This creates the integration/combination of dynamic content displayed on the screen and the moderator himself who actively participates in the video cali or where he is actively integrated as a person in a scene. The moderator creates

32 BE2021/5641 then forms part of this scene and the content (additional information) can then be followed on the inserted (picture in picture) scene.

In this setup a monitor/TV screen is used, but this can also be an interactive monitor or a smartboard or a projector that is integrated into the system to make it even more dynamic — interactive.

It is known that, for example, for an e-PTZ webcam a pan-tilt-zoom position can be set with the remote control and stored in a button. It is also known to display different images via a switcher or video mixer.

Select and recall, The principle of “Picture in

Picture” and multi-camera for screen sharing is known.

It is not known to preset the studio settings per scene and link Le to the scene, whereby both the content and the studio settings can be coordinated with "one push of a button" in a live session,

With the existing systems it is complex to set up and link such a configuration by one person without technical knowledge or expertise. Multiple operators are required to set up and operate each of the units separately. The system relieves the operator so that he can focus on the content of the video call. The advantage of the system of the present invention is that both the content and the settings in a preset are stored in “Sen button” and can be recalled on demand during a video call, a live stream or a video recording by one user action or “ one push of a button”. This makes the system more efficient and can be operated by one person. > Therefore, the cost is low and the ease of use very high,

The system is compact and less complex and can be linked to a standard computer or be provided as a dedicated system,

With the aim of better demonstrating the features of the invention, an embodiment of a system and method according to the invention is described below, by way of example without any limiting character, with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which: figure 21 shows a first example of a studio setup or configuration of a system according to the invention; figure 2 shows a second example of a sales concept configuration of a system according to the invention; figure 3 shows an example of a configuration of a medical concept of a system according to the invention.

Figure ! represents a first example of a studio setup for a system according to the invention. Other setups and configurations are also possible,

The system of = fiouur 1 is designed as an application-oriented or dedicated system in the form of a deskconscle 1, in which all necessary components, such as vides and audic connections, etc., are compactly combined in a single installation, such as a remote-controlled video camera or a PTE camera or webcam 3, a button panel (stream deck) 4 for calling up a scene, a screen 5, mouse 6 and keyboard 7 and an external laptop 8. The system is also linked to a second PTZ camera 2, a headset 9° and speaker 9” and an external screen 10 for background images, id

The operator 11 walks freely around the scene and can operate the system (create scenes, adjust and save settings, call up scenes, display live images on the background screen, etc.) via the keyboard and mouse, 13 button panel and laptop.

The system can just as well be built from the individual components as mentioned above and possibly additional components, without the dedicated desk console.

The system runs on the laptop and is linked to a dedicated processor hardware module integrated in the desk console 1.

The hardware of a system according to the invention exists

From a core computer or server on which the software or operating system runs, The system preferably includes a dedicated processor hardware module to which the cameras and other components interface.

LL BE2021/5641 35 in the example, the hardware is incorporated in a system desk. Several monitors can be linked to this as both input and output.

The configuration can be expanded with additional hardware resources such as a push button, a foot pedal, a stream deck, a presenter button, to switch scenes.

Various physical and/or wireless cameras can be linked from a static position or with a pan-tilt-zoom function, but also a microscope, for example.

The system can be designed as fully mobile or static. The system can also be implemented as a desktop version.

Furthermore, a laptop and/or USB stick or other input can be connected to the desk, via HDMI, wireless, sen network, or another way. This also applies to an ambient microphone and speakers or a headset with talk and listen function.

The console contains the electrical interfaces, the dedicated processor or controlling computer, and the software or hardware that allows data to be encoded or decoded or compressed or decompressed,

LL BE2021/5641 36

In the setup, ambient microphones are linked to the console, as well as a TV monitor with speakers and a screen.

Figure 2 gives a similar example of a sales

J q 3 3 3 concept configuration of a system according to the invention,

The studio setup or configuration includes an if car 13 on display. The moderator/seller can give a sales pitch during a live session and present the car in all its details as if the buyer were present.

The studio setup includes the necessary lighting 12 to properly image the car 13.

Various wireless cameras (not shown) can be installed in the car to image parts and details of the car. These cameras are then also integrated into a scene.

A scene can be extended with other types of data. Via the laptop 8 on the desk 1, a live quote can be created for the customer and on the background screen 10, for example, the options of the car can be scrolled live,

In an example of an educational concept or coaching or foreign education, the car can be replaced by, for example, an electronic microscope and a study

object. The teacher/operator and the students participate in the live session in a two-way communication.

In a possible scenario, a training or lesson is given from a distance, where various scenes are prepared in the video call and the various physical educational items can be visualized.

An example is a configuration for an animal skeleton where the teacher can visualize all perspectives in detail through different camera positions or can zoom in on a detail using a wireless zoom camera.

Figure 3 shows an example of a configuration of a medical concept of a system according to the invention.

Special peripherals such as digital cameras, microscopes, video endoscopes, medical ultrasonic imaging devices can be added to the system.

In this configuration, use is made of: a foot pedal 14 to switch dynamically between different scenes, This gives the possibility to switch the scenes hands-free, yet dynamically,

The present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments described by way of example and shown in the figures, but a system according to the invention as defined by the claims can according to

LL BE2021/5641 38 all kinds of variants can be realized without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (1)

39 BE2021/5641 Conclusions, 1. System {1} for enriching an online meeting, video conference, live streaming or multi-camera broadcasting via a live communication network from a studio setup comprising one or more cameras (2,33, one or more screens {5, 10}, lighting (123, audio in/out (9°,9”) and a control (4,6), where a moderator {li} is imaged through at least one camera (3), where the system has one or includes multiple sources of content or for generating content that are linked to one or more scenes, where the one or more scenes are randomly called up and loaded in a live communication session, such that the relevant content from the linked sources is presented or generated live , characterized in that in addition to the sources, the studio settings for lighting {123 and audio in/out {9°,8') and other adjustable studio parameters, including a scene title and memo bar with reminder text, are preset and stored in each of the one or more scenes and the system is dynamic and responsive with a multiple of content, including existing content such as website, photo, video, media, but also dynamic content generated by video equipment whose settings such as camera positions, light settings, sound level and numerous parameters, configured and saved and integrated under “sen button”, where the multiple content can be viewed as one scene at the touch of a button “during the live 40 BE2021/5641 communication session is called and displayed by uploading existing content and dynamically generating content with the video equipment configured according to the saved parameters, where the entire scene is recalled live in a video call by the user with one user action. moderator, where the video devices are configured according to the set recording parameters and generate dynamic content in this configuration and then broadcast live A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a scene with one user action (4,6) is received in the live communication session whereby the content is loaded and displayed as well as the linked preset studio settings are loaded and configured accordingly. 3. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the studio settings include: settings for lighting (12), color temperature, micro configuration, sceakers (97) or headset (9°) configuration, title and menc or reminder Lekst, a. System as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the studio setup is further provided with a monitor or screen (10} for presenting a background image. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the one or several sources are external 41 BE2021/5641 sources of image or any data, such as for example a camera, HDMI input, hard disk or USB stick, and possibly other connected (wired or wireless) electronic devices for generating image or any data, either directly physically linked, either wirelessly or via some protocol for linking data or images, 6. System as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that when a scene is picked up in the live communication session, the above-mentioned study settings are loaded together with the content of the sources, the lighting and/or audio in/out being adjusted as such. configured according to the preset parameters. 7. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that specific studio settings are preset for each scene. B. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the studio settings are preset in the same phase as the preset or selection of the sources and their content, 5. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the studio settings are stored in the same phase as the storage of the resources and their content. 42 BE2021/5641 A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sources, content and study settings are stored together in one scene. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system settings are assigned and stored for several scenes, 12. System as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that a scene is created and stored comprising a source, such as for instance an {e-) PTZ2 camera (2,3), which is preset in position, tilt and/or zoom settings that aim the camera at an item (13) that is to be imaged, where the scene further includes studio settings such as light settings, audio settings, title and memo and possibly other scene-specific studio parameters for imaging of the relevant item (13). A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a scene is created and stored comprising two sources, a first source, such as for example a (e-)FTZ camera (2,3), which is preset in position, tilt and/or zoom settings that the camera is aimed at an external monitor or screen (10) on which a background image is preset via a second source, such as an HDMI input, the scene further comprising studio settings such as light settings, audio settings, title 43 BE2021/5641 and memo and possibly other scene specific sastudio-Darameters. 14. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a scene is created and coded comprising a source for generating dynamic content, the source being preset as desired, the scene further comprising studio settings such as light settings, audio settings , title and memc and possibly other scene specific studio parameters for displaying the content generated by the source in question. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a scene is created and stored comprising a source of static content, such as for instance media or an image or document, the source being preset as desired, the scene further comprising studio settings such as light counts, audio settings, title and memo and possibly other scene specific studio parameters. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: the studio settings include the following variables: - description of a scene, such as a logo, Lekst or ID: - memo, reminder text or "coue": - light setting: on /off, DIM value, color temperature, CCT value {0-10 volts), via 44 BE2021/5641 bluetooth, wifi, DMX data signal, or future connection protocols; - sound setup: Speaker, in ear, headphones, local or personal, via bluetooth, cable, USB and future connection protocols: = microphone setup: table microphone, pinned microphone, micro integrated in ears or sen headphones, wireless oË via cable, bluetooth, USB and future signals and protocols; 12 = via Visca protocol, RS485, network, wire IOCS signal, USB or any future signal Pan-Tilt-Zoomn {PTZ} position of sen camera and/or auto tracking/framing activation on camera; = on/off signal to physically activate or deactivate a hardware device: = position, coordinates, start signal of a drone cf movable vehicle. 17, System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external sources of content or for generating content c.a., include: = PTZ or ePTZ camera and (pan/tilt/zoom) settings, position settings with or without auto tracking and framing function = webcam = powerpoint (ppt) cf other presentation form = photo = flimpje - video (media) = file (pdf or other format) > micro 25 BE2021/5641 - local website - via network and link to another computer - internet - website - lokaa! network - HDMI, network input signal, analog signal - wireless camera - static camera - micro/macro images, high-speed camera — AR (augmented reality) or VR {virtual reality) - AI representation or experience, 18, System according to one of previous conclusions, characterized in that a secondary image is loaded into the main image of a scene, for example as a background image. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a PTZ camera {2,3} is aimed at a background screen {10}. 20. System according to Gen of the preceding claims, characterized in that the setting of a PTZ camera {2,3} is combined with the setting of a background screen {16}. A system according to Sen of the preceding claims, characterized in that a presentation comprises one or more scenes, the scenes being recalled in any order in a live communication session, 46 BE2021/5641 System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each created and saved Scene is displayed as a tile in a gallery or a selectable icon or digitally selectable button, A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Legel/icon/button displays either a text or a photo or camera image of the relevant scene, 24. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a created and saved scene in a presentation is moved, exchanged, adjusted or deleted. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as many scenes are created as necessary in a presentation, System = according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a scene is called up during a live session via one user action or function activation, digital or analogue, for example via a mouse click or press of a button of a button panel or foot pedal (141, via a touch on a touch screen, or transmitter any other means with a Veen push” function, 24, System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a physical button panel or touch screen is used, such as for example from an “Elegato® stream deck or “Elegato mobile smartphone 47 BE2021/5641 app, for calling up a scene During a live session and each scene is displayed on a separate button with an associated name or photo or other image. & 28, System according to one of the previous conclusions, characterized in that the system connects via existing online meeting tools, such as Skype, Teams and Zoom, and a live video call is set up. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hardware resources associated with the system, whether physically wired or wired, are recognized as such and are selectable, A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system comprises at least the following connected equipment: a PTZ camera (2,3), a mouse {6} or button panel (4) or other digital or analog selection device, lighting and audio equipment. A system according to claim 30, characterized in that the system further comprises a background display (10) on which the PTZ camera (2,3) is pointed, System according to one of claims 30 or 31, characterized in that the system is further provided with a laptop (8), internal memory or USE device, 48 BE2021/5641 33, System according to and of the preceding claims, characterized in that both the content and the studio settings of a scene are called up and displayed in a live communication session with one user action. 34. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more live sources 18 generate personalized content at the request of and/or tailored to a user. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system is incorporated in and executable from a dedicated processor hardware module. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the resources and other components, wired or wireless or via another protocol, are coupled to the dedicated processor hardware module. A system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system comprises a communication interface, and at least one processor configured to be connected to the communication interface, and further a memory connected to the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that the at least one processor 45 instruct BE2021/5641 to load and play a particular scene, A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system comprises a program that is loaded into memory and provided with instructions or configured for making, customizing, importing and exporting scones. 38, System = according to any of = the preceding claims, characterized in that the system is connected to a communication system consisting of a communication network for interconnecting a number of users and a communication server for establishing a live communication session between at least one first user and a second user of that number of users, where the first user is the moderator of the system and the second user is a participant, A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system is designed as a console (1) provided with multiple input and at least one output interface, a controlling computer provided with the software or hardware-based codec, an input system (7) (keyboard or similar), a visual system (5) and a selection system (4,6) {button panel, foot pedal, digital button, touch screen, 5 and further one or more: surrounding microphones, displays (LO), lighting (12), loudspeakers , cameras (2,3) and other configurable peripherals. 50 BE2021/5641 already. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the user action is performed by an analog or digital stream deck, keyboard (7) or computer mouse (6), button panel (43, foot pedal (14) or an active floor sensor. 42. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system includes a scene editor 30 for creating, modifying, saving, uploading, importing and exporting one or more scenes. System according to claim 42, characterized in that the scene editor comprises an informative and/or a function field 13, for displaying information and possible functions, and an editor field for creating, modifying, importing and exporting the one or more scenes, System according to claim 43, characterized in that the one or more scenes in the editor field are displayed as lines in a gallery. 45. A system according to any one of claims 42 to 44, characterized in that the scene editor software can run on a server, cloud, laptop, tablet, smartphone, dedicated system or other. A system according to any one of claims 42 to 45, characterized in that the system comprises a console desk with an integrated scene editor in a configuration with a stream deck, a microphone and a pan-tilt-zoom camera. 54 BE2021/5641 A7. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the system is used in a sales, educational or medical concept.