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System and method for multicast conferencing and online discussion groups

US6154463A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1997
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 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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