Call control system for video communication networks

摘要

The present disclosure describes a system and method for a call control system for managing a video network. The call control system includes a master gatekeeper that is able to associate with and manage multiple video network elements, including circuit switched video network elements and packet switched video network elements. The call control system also includes a call control database and a connection engine. The call control database stores registration and status information related to associated network elements. The connection engine analyzes conference call requests and determines the appropriate connection required for the associated network element.