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System, method and multipoint control unit for multipoint multimedia conferencing

US5473363A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1994
Grant dateDec 5, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S379/908
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Multipoint control units are networked utilizing a predetermined number of mixing operations such that delay is reduced while maintaining overall quality. The present invention provides an advantageous system by also substantially reducing communication costs by utilizing efficient networking.

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