Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1996-05-09
1998-07-07
Voeltz, Emanuel Todd
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
370351, H04L 1200
Patent
active
057781877
ABSTRACT:
A scalable architecture is disclosed for delivery of real-time information over a communications network. Embedded into the architecture is a control mechanism that provides for the management and administration of users who are to receive the real-time information. In the preferred embodiment, the information being delivered is high-quality audio. However, it could also be video, graphics, text or any other type of information that can be transmitted over a digital network. Preferably, there are multiple channels of information available simultaneously to be delivered to users, each channel consisting of an independent stream of information. A user chooses to tune in or tune out a particular channel, but does not choose the time at which the channel distributes its information. Advantageously, interactive (two-way) information can be incorporated into the system, multiple streams of information can be integrated for delivery to a user, and certain portions of the information being delivered can be tailored to the individual user.
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Butterworth James F.
Monteiro Antonio M.
Netcast Communications Corp.
Peeso Thomas
Todd Voeltz Emanuel
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