SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SPLIT ENDPOINTS IN VIDEO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

摘要

Systems and methods for performing videoconferencing using split endpoints are disclosed herein. These endpoints can include a Main Unit and a Satellite Unit that are associated with each other, and where the tasks of video and audio encoding and decoding are separated between the two. In some embodiment the Main Unit performs video and audio encoding, and the Satellite Unit performs video and audio decoding. In some embodiments the Satellite Unit obtains media date through its associated Main Unit, whereas in other embodiments the Satellite Unit obtains media data directly from the Server.

主权项

1. A video communication system comprising:
a main unit for receiving and transmitting video signals over a communication network, the main unit including a video decoder (including a combination of hardware and software) coupled to a display, a satellite unit coupled to the main unit over the communication network, the satellite unit including a video encoder (including a combination of hardware and software) coupled to a video camera, wherein the main unit is configured to establish communication sessions over the communication network, and instruct the satellite unit to transmit encoded video from the camera to the main unit, and wherein the main unit is further configured to transmit the encoded video received from the satellite unit over the communication network.