System and method for performing distributed video conferencing

Details System and method for performing distributed video conferencing System and method for performing distributed video conferencing

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Ramakrishnaiah, Melur (Department: 2643)

Television

Two-way video and voice communication

Conferencing

C348S014080, C348S014120

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989856

ABSTRACT:
A method for executing a video conference is provided that includes receiving one or more audio streams associated with a video conference from one or more end points and determining an active speaker associated with one of the end points. Audio information associated with the active speaker may be received at one or more media switches. One or more video streams may be suppressed except for a selected video stream associated with the active speaker, the selected video stream propagating to one or more of the media switches during the video conference. The selected video stream may be replicated such that it may be communicated to one or more of the end points associated with a selected one of the media switches.

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