Patent ID: 8375132
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving, at a service management module having a processor and associated memory, a request to schedule an audiovisual data streaming session, the request including an identifier of an encoder, a session time and an identifier of an invitee associated with the audiovisual data streaming session; generating a command configured to cause the encoder to begin encoding audiovisual content at the session time, and to stream encoded audiovisual content via the network; receiving an indication that the invitee has joined the audiovisual data streaming session; generating a command configured to cause a decoder designated by the invitee, from among a plurality of available decoders, to begin decoding the encoded audiovisual content upon receipt of the encoded audiovisual content; and receiving an authentication request from the decoder and adding the identifier of the decoder to a list of available decoders from which the identifier of the decoder can be selected.