Call-in participation for a live video broadcast
US9084021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4788
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for call-in participation for a live video broadcast. A method includes, in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, alerting a media player of a call-in feature during a live streaming broadcast, receiving an indication from a viewer of the media player to participate in the live streaming broadcast, receiving audio/video device specifications from the media player, and dispatching an active participant stream to be used in conjunction with the live streaming broadcast.
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