Multi-participant conference system with controllable...

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Woo, Stella (Department: 2614)

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

Conferencing

C348S014090

Reexamination Certificate

active

07362349

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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