System and method for managing multiple live video broadcasts via a public data network on a single viewing channel

摘要

A system and method for managing multiple live video broadcasts via a public data network on a single viewing channel is disclosed. An example embodiment includes receiving requests from a plurality of broadcasters wishing to broadcast at the same time on a channel of a public data network; queuing and prioritizing the requests in a broadcast queue; broadcasting content corresponding to a request of a first broadcaster on the channel; notifying a second broadcaster corresponding to one of a plurality of pending requests in the broadcast queue that the second broadcaster's opportunity for broadcast on the channel is imminent; discontinuing the broadcast of the content of the first broadcaster based on multiple factors; broadcasting content corresponding to a request of the second broadcaster on the channel; and using a coordinated real-time rendezvous to enable an audience of the channel to automatically transition from receiving the broadcast of the content of the first broadcaster to receiving the broadcast of the content of the second broadcaster on the same channel over the public data network.