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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2001
Robert D. Sheldon, Austin, TX (US);
Benton B. Maples, Austin, TX (US);
Forgent Networks, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
The present invention discloses a system for managing streaming data. The system includes a management module and a processing module. The processing module includes a CODEC and a streaming appliance. The CODEC connects to a MCU, receives video conference data, and decompresses video conference data. The streaming appliance functions to receive video conference data, format video conference data for streaming, and send streaming video conference data to a selected network address. The management module functions to selectively manage the CODEC and the streaming appliance and their communication with associated systems. More particularly, the streaming appliance may be a web server that functions to transmit video conference data to a selected internet address.