Patent ID: 9210200
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. A single videoconference server for use with a videoconference system in which a plurality of users communicate video and audio data to each other, the single server comprising; at least one physical server external port; at least one resource distribution node operating on the single server and having at least a first internal port in communication with said physical server external port; a plurality of operating nodes operating on the single server and including at least one internal port which is in communication with the resource distribution node, and said resource distribution node being configured to receive a request for establishing a connection with one of the plurality of operating nodes from a user over the physical server external port, and when said request is received, establishing a virtual connection between the user and one of the plurality of operating nodes using the physical server external port for communication of videoconference related data, wherein the only connection between the user and said operating node is through the physical server external port in communication with said resource distribution node and through said resource distribution node, and the resource distribution node is configured to pass connections among the plurality of operating nodes on the single server based upon selection criteria.