*Feature Request: Zoom Facial Recognition Alert

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Feature Request: Zoom Facial Recognition Alert

Overview:
A new feature for Zoom, Facial Recognition Alert, would enable the platform to detect whether participants are actively looking at the screen or facing away. This feature could provide valuable real-time feedback and reporting for hosts, co-hosts, and participants, helping improve engagement and accountability in virtual meetings.

Potential Use Cases:

  1. Screen Alignment Alerts
  • Notify users when their face is not centered or visible on screen, prompting adjustments for better visibility and engagement.
  1. Activity Logging Reports
  • Generate logs for hosts that track when participants turn away from the camera for extended periods (e.g., “Participant X looked away for 3 minutes and 25 seconds”). These reports can help organizers gauge overall engagement and identify participants who might need follow-up.
  1. Classroom Engagement Monitoring
  • Provide tools for teachers, CEU instructors, or trainers to monitor student engagement. If a student’s attention strays from the screen for a set threshold, they could receive a notification or be automatically logged out after a specified period of inactivity. This feature helps maintain a minimum engagement standard and ensures compliance with participation requirements.

Additional Suggestions:

  • Privacy Considerations: To ensure user trust, Zoom could incorporate privacy settings allowing participants to opt into or be notified about when facial recognition is active.
  • Customization Options: Allow hosts to set custom thresholds for attention requirements based on the meeting’s needs, so alerts and logs align with specific engagement goals.
  • Data Aggregation: For large classes or conferences, aggregate data can be provided as summaries for instructors to quickly assess overall engagement trends.
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