Dynamic media negotiation in secure media-based conferencing

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for negotiating media capabilities between a plurality of end point devices in a media-based conference session. A server computing device receives a request to join a conference session between a plurality of end point devices, the request received from a first device and comprising a media flow. The server computing device identifies at least one of the first device and a network from which the first device sent the request. The server computing device determines whether a media negotiation profile associated with the identified device exists. The server computing device determines whether a media negotiation profile associated with the identified network exists. The server computing device adjusts one or more of a bitrate, a session description, and a destination multipoint control unit, based upon the media negotiation profiles. The server computing device connects the adjusted media flow to the conference session.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This application relates generally to methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic media negotiation in secure media-based conferencing.BACKGROUND[0002]Media-based (i.e., video and / or audio) conferencing has traditionally lacked dynamic resource allocation, monitoring, data storage, session movement, and media negotiation features. Typically, conference calls occur over private, statically constructed networks between end point devices that are known to the network and conferencing system, and have already been authenticated. In some cases, these private networks operate on a proprietary software and / or hardware platform from a specific vendor, making it difficult for end point devices outside of the scope of the proprietary technology to access the conferencing platform.[0003]In addition, conferencing resources such as meeting rooms, IVRs, and routing functionality are often pre-configured in private networks based upon an ex...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes systems and methods for conducting dynamic resource allocation, data storage, conference session monitoring, and media negotiation for media-based conferencing. The systems offer a wide range of features such as interactive voice response, password management, multi-factor authentication, and compliance features. The systems can seamlessly interoperate with different types of software and hardware platforms. The systems can dynamically allocate hardware and software resources to ensure efficient routing of conference calls. The systems can be separated from physical infrastructure, making them more flexible and disassociating them from any specific physical location. Overall, the systems and methods provide enhanced call enhancement features and improved conference call management.

Problems solved by technology

In some cases, these private networks operate on a proprietary software and / or hardware platform from a specific vendor, making it difficult for end point devices outside of the scope of the proprietary technology to access the conferencing platform.

In addition, conferencing resources such as meeting rooms, IVRs, and routing functionality are often pre-configured in private networks based upon an expected usage of the conferencing system and can be difficult and costly to adapt in the face of changing network demands and unexpected resource usage.

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