Multi-participant conference system with controllable content delivery using a client monitor back-channel
US7362349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/152
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A videoconferencing system configured to utilize peer-to-peer videoconferencing software to provide a multi-participant conference environment for a plurality of participants is provided. The system includes a client component defining a conference client enabled to execute peer-to-peer videoconferencing software. The client component includes a client monitor configured to monitor both, whether the conference channel is active and events within a video window displayed by the conference client, wherein the events within the video window are communicated across a back-channel connection. The back-channel connection is established when the conference channel is active. The system includes a server component having a back-channel controller in communication with the client monitor through the back-channel connection. The server component provides a client configurable audio/video stream for each of a plurality of participants. A graphical user interface and methods for providing a multi-participant conferencing environment are provided.
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