Method and system for distributed conference bridge processing

Details Method and system for distributed conference bridge processing Method and system for distributed conference bridge processing

2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Rao, Seema S. (Department: 2666)

Multiplex communications

Special services

Conferencing

C370S266000, C370S390000, C370S432000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06847618

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method and system for distributed conference bridge processing in Voice over IP telephony. A distributed conference bridge multi-casts mixed audio content of a conference call in a way that reduces replication work at the mixing device. A switch is coupled between one or more audio sources and a network interface controller. A conference call agent is used to establish and end a conference call. The switch can be a packet switch or a cell switch. In one embodiment, a distributed conference bridge is implemented in a media server.

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