Dynamically controlling communication channels during a communication session
US10880342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/2871
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a communication network within which devices participating in a communication session dynamically switch between sending media streams to a participating network device through one of multiple communication channel options. For instance, when establishing a communication session (e.g., a video conference), a sending network device establishes two potential communication channels with a receiving network device participating in the communication session. The sending network device determines which of the two potential communication channels is best suited for providing a media stream related to the communication session (e.g., an audio and/or video media stream), and assigns that communication channel as an active communication channel over which the sending network device provides the media stream to the receiving network device.
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