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Method and apparatus for dynamically allocating resources for large-scale multimedia conferences

US8675524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2009
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/1008
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for dynamically allocating resources for large-scale multimedia conferences. In one embodiment, a method for allocating resources to a multimedia conference includes receiving a request from a potential participant to join the multimedia conference and dynamically assigning the request to one of a plurality of media servers serving the multimedia conference.

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