US-12620180-B2 - Augmented virtual office layout

Abstract

The program intelligently assigns a virtual office layout (VOL) to one or more actual users' real on-site office layout (ROL) based on human resource mapping. The method maps the one or more actual users' ROL to a correlated VOL, according to human resource data and a real building floor map. The method creates an augmented virtual office layout (AVOL) based on the mapping. The method customizes the AVOL according to the one or more actual users' preferences and real office location and tracks the one or more users' activities on the AVOL. The method renders the one or more users' real or preferred office location and the one or more users' virtual position on the AVOL.

Inventors

• Luis Osvaldo Pizana
• Su Liu
• Fang Lu
• Nadiya Kochura

Assignees

• INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20220824

Claims (17)

1. 1 . A computer-implemented method for intelligently assigning a virtual office layout (VOL) to one or more users' real on-site office layout (ROL) based on human resource mapping, comprising: mapping the one or more users' ROL to a correlated VOL, according to human resource data and a real building floor map; creating an augmented virtual office layout (AVOL) based on the mapping; customizing the AVOL according to preferences and real office location of the one or more users; tracking activities of the one or more users' on the AVOL; rendering the one or more users' real or preferred office location and virtual position of the one or more users' on the AVOL; and collecting a company's profile information when rendering the AVOL.
2. 2 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising: maintaining a human resource data repository; allowing the one or more users to define AVOL criteria and AVOL algorithms, and to customize VOL preferences; analyzing defined AVOL criteria, AVOL algorithms, and the customized VOL preferences; and updating an AVOL-ROL mapping table based on the analysis.
3. 3 . The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , further comprising: defining a data structure for updating the AVOL-ROL mapping table; and introducing an AVOL mechanism for mapping the one or more users' ROL layout to a correlated VOL based on the human resource data repository.
4. 4 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising: monitoring outcome and success rate of a business meeting conducted in the AVOL.
5. 5 . The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , further comprising: associating one or more settings in the AVOL that provide a positive experience versus a negative experience in the business meeting.
6. 6 . The computer-implemented method of claim 5 , further comprising: collecting historical data of the monitored outcome and success rate of the business meeting and the associated one or more settings in the AVOL that provide a positive experience versus a negative experience in the business meeting; and improving the one or more settings of the AVOL to generate positive experiences of future business meetings.
7. 7 . A computer program product for implementing a program that manages a device, comprising a non-transitory tangible storage device having program code embodied therewith, the program code executable by a processor of a computer to perform a method, the method comprising: mapping one or more users' ROL to a correlated VOL, according to human resource data and a real building floor map; creating an augmented virtual office layout (AVOL) based on the mapping; customizing the AVOL according to preferences and real office location of the one or more users; tracking activities on the AVOL of the one or more users; rendering the one or more users' real or preferred office location and virtual position of the one or more users on the AVOL; and collecting a company's profile information when rendering the AVOL.
8. 8 . The computer program product of claim 7 , further comprising: maintaining a human resource data repository; allowing the one or more users to define AVOL criteria and AVOL algorithms, and to customize VOL preferences; analyzing defined AVOL criteria, AVOL algorithms, and the customized VOL preferences; and updating an AVOL-ROL mapping table based on the analysis.
9. 9 . The computer program product of claim 8 , further comprising: defining a data structure for updating the AVOL-ROL mapping table; and introducing an AVOL mechanism for mapping the one or more users' ROL layout to a correlated VOL based on the human resource data repository.
10. 10 . The computer program product of claim 7 , further comprising: monitoring outcome and success rate of a business meeting conducted in the AVOL.
11. 11 . The computer program product of claim 10 , further comprising: associating one or more settings in the AVOL that provide a positive experience versus a negative experience in the business meeting.
12. 12 . The computer program product of claim 11 , further comprising: collecting historical data of the monitored outcome and success rate of the business meeting and the associated one or more settings in the AVOL that provide a positive experience versus a negative experience in the business meeting; and improving the one or more settings of the AVOL to generate positive experiences of future business meetings.
13. 13 . A computer system for implementing a program that manages a device, comprising: one or more computer devices each having one or more processors and one or more tangible storage devices; and a program embodied on at least one of the one or more storage devices, the program having a plurality of program instructions for execution by the one or more processors, the program instructions comprising instructions for: mapping one or more users' ROL to a correlated VOL, according to human resource data and a real building floor map; creating an augmented virtual office layout (AVOL) based on the mapping; customizing the AVOL according to preferences and real office location of the one or more users; tracking activities on the AVOL of the one or more users; rendering the one or more users' real or preferred office location and virtual position of the one or more users on the AVOL; and collecting a company's profile information when rendering the AVOL.
14. 14 . The computer system of claim 13 , further comprising: maintaining a human resource data repository; allowing the one or more users to define AVOL criteria and AVOL algorithms, and to customize VOL preferences; analyzing defined AVOL criteria, AVOL algorithms, and the customized VOL preferences; and updating an AVOL-ROL mapping table based on the analysis.
15. 15 . The computer system of claim 14 , further comprising: defining a data structure for updating the AVOL-ROL mapping table; and introducing an AVOL mechanism for mapping the one or more users' ROL layout to a correlated VOL based on the human resource data repository.
16. 16 . The computer system of claim 13 , further comprising: monitoring outcome and success rate of a business meeting conducted in the AVOL.
17. 17 . The computer system of claim 16 , further comprising: associating one or more settings in the AVOL that provide a positive experience versus a negative experience in the business meeting.

Description

BACKGROUND The present disclosure relates generally to the field of cognitive computing and more particularly to data processing and virtual reality (VR) systems. In recent times, working remotely has become a familiar aspect of many people's lives. Virtual offices and related software development are forecasted to become very hot areas due to hybrid working environments (e.g., remote and on-site working). The United States is expected next year to have 53% of its entire workforce working remotely at least a few days a week; the United Kingdom 52%; Germany 37%; and France 33%. Overall work remote rates for India and China are expected to remain relatively low at approximately 30% and 28% respectively, however due to their sheer numbers, these countries will provide the global economy with a significantly large number of workers working remotely. While there are many advantages to virtual office layouts (VOL), they currently lack the ability to be intelligently mapped to real onsite office layouts. BRIEF SUMMARY Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, a computer program product, and a system, for intelligently assigning a virtual office layout (VOL) to one or more actual users' real office layout (ROL) based on human resource mapping. According to an embodiment, the method maps the one or more actual users' real office layout (ROL) to a correlated virtual office layout (VOL), according to human resource data and a real building floor map. The method further creates an augmented virtual office layout (AVOL) based on the mapping. The method further customizes the AVOL according to the one or more actual users' preferences and real office location and tracks the one or more users' activities on the AVOL. The method further renders the one or more users' real or preferred office location and the one or more users' virtual position on the AVOL. A computer program product, according to an embodiment of the invention, includes a non-transitory tangible storage device having program code embodied therewith. The program code is executable by a processor of a computer to perform a method. The method maps the one or more actual users' real office layout (ROL) to a correlated virtual office layout (VOL), according to human resource data and a real building floor map. The method further creates an augmented virtual office layout (AVOL) based on the mapping. The method further customizes the AVOL according to the one or more actual users' preferences and real office location and tracks the one or more users' activities on the AVOL. The method further renders the one or more users' real or preferred office location and the one or more users' virtual position on the AVOL. A computer system, according to an embodiment of the invention, includes one or more computer devices each having one or more processors and one or more tangible storage devices; and a program embodied on at least one of the one or more storage devices, the program having a plurality of program instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The program instructions implement a method. The method maps the one or more actual users' real office layout (ROL) to a correlated virtual office layout (VOL), according to human resource data and a real building floor map. The method further creates an augmented virtual office layout (AVOL) based on the mapping. The method further customizes the AVOL according to the one or more actual users' preferences and real office location and tracks the one or more users' activities on the AVOL. The method further renders the one or more users' real or preferred office location and the one or more users' virtual position on the AVOL. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 depicts a diagram graphically illustrating the hardware components of augmented virtual office layout environment 100 and a cloud computing environment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates augmented virtual office layout computing environment 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of augmented virtual office layout program 220 of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention discloses a method for intelligently assigning a virtual office layout (VOL) to one or more actual users' real on-site office layout (ROL) based on human resource mapping. The present invention provides an augmented virtual office layout for enhancing remote working experiences. There are numerous advantages to owning a virtual office. For example, potential clients may require personally visiting one's office and discussing offered services face-to-face. If the business owner is unavailable to meet with potential clients, the virtual office has trained staff to attend to the clients' phone calls and handle email correspondence. Furthermore, a virtual office is a modern solution to en