Live Class Service

Real-time video conferencing platform with interactive features for virtual classrooms

Requirements Document

Comprehensive requirements for the Live Class Service in the KnowledgeTracker Platform.

1. Functional Requirements

1.1 Video Conferencing

  • HD video and audio streaming (up to 1080p)
  • Support for 100+ participants per session
  • Grid, speaker, and presentation view layouts
  • Mute/unmute audio and enable/disable video controls
  • Virtual backgrounds and noise suppression

1.2 Screen Sharing & Collaboration

  • Full screen and application window sharing
  • Interactive whiteboard with drawing tools
  • Collaborative document editing in real-time
  • Annotation tools during screen sharing

1.3 Breakout Rooms

  • Create multiple breakout rooms for group activities
  • Manual and automatic participant assignment
  • Instructor can join any breakout room
  • Timer and broadcast messaging to all rooms

1.4 Interactive Features

  • Live chat with public and private messages
  • Raise hand and reaction emojis
  • Live polling and quizzes during sessions
  • Q&A panel for structured questions
  • File sharing during live sessions

1.5 Recording & Playback

  • Cloud recording of live sessions
  • Separate audio and video track recording
  • Automatic transcription and closed captions
  • Recording playback with timestamp navigation

1.6 Session Management

  • Schedule live classes with calendar integration
  • Recurring session setup (weekly, bi-weekly)
  • Waiting room with admission control
  • Attendance tracking and participation reports
  • Session reminders and notifications

2. Non-Functional Requirements

2.1 Performance

  • Video latency < 300ms for real-time interaction
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming based on network conditions
  • Session join time < 5 seconds

2.2 Reliability

  • 99.9% uptime for live class infrastructure
  • Automatic reconnection for dropped connections
  • Graceful degradation during network issues

2.3 Security

  • End-to-end encryption for video/audio streams
  • Password-protected and invitation-only sessions
  • Host controls for removing disruptive participants

2.4 Scalability

  • Support for 10,000+ concurrent sessions
  • Global CDN for recording distribution
  • Horizontal scaling of media servers

3. Integration Requirements

3.1 Internal Microservices

  • Course Management: Course schedule integration
  • User Management: Participant authentication
  • Notification Service: Session reminders
  • Content Delivery: Recording storage and playback

3.2 External Services

  • Video Platform: Zoom SDK, Twilio Video, Agora
  • Calendar: Google Calendar, Outlook integration

Requirements Validation

Use this requirements document alongside the Database Design to validate:

  • Session scheduling and metadata storage
  • Participant tracking and attendance records
  • Recording storage and access control
  • Multi-tenant session isolation