Start and Stop Behavior
At Quill, we believe in empowering you with the most private and advanced AI tools for all your meeting and conversation needs. This tutorial walks through essential Quill features designed for seamless recording and privacy. We'll explore how to initiate and conclude meetings effectively, address the unique "acknowledgement" step, and delve into Quill's intelligent meeting detection. How does Quill ensure recordings are intentional? How does its non-bot nature affect meeting management? Let's find out.
Quill prioritizes your privacy. Before a meeting begins, a pop-up appears requiring acknowledgement. This crucial step confirms your intent to record, ensuring transparency and control. Think of it as a virtual handshake, signaling the official start of a documented conversation. This process gives you, the user, complete agency over your recordings.
"...we're trying to be good, we're trying to do the right thing." [Nick]
This acknowledgement must be confirmed within three minutes. This timeout feature prevents accidental recordings and safeguards against unauthorized capture of conversations. This feature reinforces Quill’s commitment to responsible AI usage, prioritizing user intent and data security.
"...for your own safety, to make sure that other people know, that they're being notified..." [Nick]
While the recording technically starts when the pop-up appears, it's only finalized upon acknowledgement. This delay acts as a buffer, allowing you to prepare and ensure everyone present is aware of the recording. It further underscores Quill's focus on informed consent and ethical recording practices.
Quill seamlessly integrates with platforms like Zoom and Teams, automatically detecting meeting starts within 10 seconds. This intelligent feature eliminates manual intervention, streamlining your workflow. Imagine a watchful assistant, ready to document your discussions without prompting.
"If I start a meeting on Zoom, within 10 seconds, Quill will pick up and say, Oh, looks like you have a meeting." [Nick]
Similarly, Quill intelligently detects meeting ends. Within 10 seconds of clicking "end meeting" on your platform, Quill prompts confirmation. This prevents runaway recordings, ensuring captured content aligns with the actual meeting duration. It’s like a smart editor, trimming the unnecessary footage.
"...Quill is not a bot and by not being a bot, we don't know when the meeting finished. So we have to predict..." [Nick]
You can choose to “Continue” if transitioning between platforms, maintaining a continuous record across different meeting environments. This flexibility ensures comprehensive documentation, regardless of how your conversation flows. It's like having a universal translator for your meetings.
Quill incorporates a three-minute rule for both starting and stopping recordings. If you don't acknowledge the start prompt within three minutes, the meeting is cancelled. This avoids accidental recordings if you step away from your computer. It's a built-in safety net, protecting against unintended capture.
"If you don’t click OK within three minutes, it will actually time out." [Nick]
For meeting ends, if you don’t interact with the confirmation prompt, the recording automatically stops. This streamlined process provides a default action, efficiently concluding the documentation without requiring constant interaction. This efficiency complements Quill's automated features, providing a truly hands-off experience.
"...if you don't click OK, it will actually finish automatically...it won't cancel the meeting, but it will finish." [Nick]
This consistent three-minute rule creates a predictable and user-friendly experience. It simplifies the recording process, allowing you to focus on your meeting, not the technology. It's a harmonious balance of automation and user control.
We've explored how Quill's thoughtful design combines automated intelligence with robust privacy features. The acknowledgement step, the intelligent start/stop functionality, and the three-minute rule work together to ensure your recordings are intentional, secure, and accurately reflect your meetings. Quill empowers you to capture crucial information while maintaining complete control over your data. At Quill, we're not just building a meeting tool; we're building a trusted partner in your conversations.
"We think it's, we're trying to be good, we're trying to do the right thing." [Nick]
