Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer conferencing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Najjar, Saleh (Department: 2155)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer conferencing
C709S203000, C709S227000, C709S230000, C370S260000, C370S261000, C370S262000, C370S263000, C348S014080, C379S202010, C379S265020, C379S265090, C455S517000, C455S518000, C455S556200
Reexamination Certificate
active
09708898
ABSTRACT:
A video teleconferencing system for controlling multiple multipoint control units (MCU) from a single apparatus. The system utilizes a Virtual MCU (VMCU) (110) to communicate with a plurality of MCUs (135, 140, 145). A user initiates a reserve conference command with the VMCU (110). If sufficient resources are available, the reservation is made and connection numbers are assigned. When the time for the conference arises, an MCU (135, 140, 145) is assigned to the conference. The participants are then connected to the conference. By using a single VMCU (110) to schedule and coordinate multiple MCUs (135, 140, 145), the present invention is able to efficiently schedule a large number of conferences. This greater efficiency in scheduling may allow users to schedule conferences without the advance notice that is usually required.
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Even Roni
Gavish Sigmund
Yad-Shalom Ial
Najjar Saleh
Polycom Israel Ltd.
Won Michael Y.
Wong Cabello Lutsch Rutherford & Brucculeri LLP
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