System and method for multicast conferencing and online discussion groups
US6154463A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/484
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for multicast conferencing and online discussion groups using a periodically determined a close-to-optimal Steiner spanning tree. Both the system and method are suitable for stationary and/or mobile group members.
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