Poster: Your Gesture Can Prevent Oops Moments in Online Meeting

Abstract

The rapid advancements in network and communication technologies have enabled numerous applications that enhance human interaction, with online meetings being one of the most significant. These virtual meetings proved invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing people to stay connected despite physical distancing. However, such meetings also increase the likelihood of "Oops moments," particularly when participants are distant from their input devices. This work presents a smart application that recognises hand gestures to prevent embarrassing moments during online meetings. The system provides seamless control over key meeting functions, such as toggling the microphone and camera, taking screenshots, and starting/stopping recordings, all through simple hand gestures. In a survey of 20 participants, 95% found the application effective in improving their meeting experience. © 2024, Junction Publishing. All rights reserved.