| 摘要 |
A system and method is provided for using a media control center, a data center, and a wide area network (WAN) to establish a multi-point network for transmitting, receiving and editing media. Specifically, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a computer is connected to a video-camera and a data center via a local area network (LAN). The video camera is adapted to capture at least visuals, which are used to generate a first media signal. The first media signal is then sent to the data center where it is stored and transmitted to a media control center. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the media control center is adapted to edit the first media signal. In this embodiment, the media control center operates like a traditional editing studio by performing traditional editing functions, perhaps using traditional editing hardware and/or software. The edited media signal is then transmitted back to the data center where it is stored. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the media control center is further (or alternately) adapted to select a media signal(s) to be transmitted to local and/or remote users. More particularly, a media signal(s), as selected by the media control center, is transmitted from the data center to a plurality of reception devices via the LAN and/or a WAN. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data center is further adapted to receive feedback signals from the plurality of reception devices while the selected media signal(s) is being transmitted (e.g., duplex interaction, etc.). As with other media signals, the feedback signals are stored in the data center and transmitted to the media control center.
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