Abstract: A system for video processing includes a video director, a video encoder, and a picture-in-picture inserter. The video director is configured to generate an edit signal. The video encoder is configured responsively to the edit signal to encode a first area of a video frame of a main video as a first encoded data set, to encode a second area of the video frame as a second encoded data set, and to generate a compressed main video including the first and second encoded data sets. The picture-in-picture (PIP) inserter is configured, responsively to the compressed main video and to a compressed secondary video including a third encoded data set, to generate a compressed PIP video including the first encoded data set and the third encoded data set, and to transmit the compressed PIP video for subsequent decoding.

Abstract: A system for video processing includes a video director, a video encoder, and a picture-in-picture inserter. The video director is configured to generate an edit signal. The video encoder is configured responsively to the edit signal to encode a first area of a video frame of a main video as a first encoded data set, to encode a second area of the video frame as a second encoded data set, and to generate a compressed main video including the first and second encoded data sets. The picture-in-picture (PIP) inserter is configured, responsively to the compressed main video and to a compressed secondary video including a third encoded data set, to generate a compressed PIP video including the first encoded data set and the third encoded data set, and to transmit the compressed PIP video for subsequent decoding.

Abstract: A system comprising a network control room accessible by at least one control room operator via input-output equipment, for generating at least one audiovisual data stream for reception by at least one internet enabled viewing device over a network.

Abstract: Methods, media, and devices for providing visual resources of video conference participants are provided. In some embodiments, methods for providing a visual resource of a participant to a video conference comprise: determining that the participant is joining or departing the video conference; accessing a visual resource that identifies the participant; and presenting the visual resource to at least one other participant to the video conference.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and media for providing multi-point video conferencing unit functions are provided. In some embodiments, devices for providing multi-point conferencing unit functions comprise: a combination of at least one input interface that receives a plurality of video signals, and that receives a visual layout from an EMCU end-point; a processor that selects a subset of the plurality of video signals; a combination of at least one output interface that sends the subset of the plurality of video signals to the EMCU end-point and that sends the visual layout to a video conferencing end-point, wherein the visual layout incorporates the subset of the plurality of video signals.

Abstract: Methods, media, and devices for providing visual resources of video conference participants are provided. In some embodiments, methods for providing a visual resource of a participant to a video conference comprise: determining that the participant is joining or departing the video conference; accessing a visual resource that identifies the participant; and presenting the visual resource to at least one other participant to the video conference.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and media for providing multi-point video conferencing unit functions are provided. In some embodiments, devices for providing multi-point conferencing unit functions comprise: a combination of at least one input interface that receives a plurality of video signals, and that receives a visual layout from an EMCU end-point; a processor that selects a subset of the plurality of video signals; a combination of at least one output interface that sends the subset of the plurality of video signals to the EMCU end-point and that sends the visual layout to a video conferencing end-point, wherein the visual layout incorporates the subset of the plurality of video signals.

Abstract: A device accepts a set of configuration parameters relating to components involved in data streaming (e.g., clients or network equipment) and transforms a data stream in response to such configuration parameters, transmitting the transformed data stream onward to a client. Dynamic changes in the configuration parameters may affect the transformations.

Abstract: A device accepts a set of configuration parameters relating to components involved in data streaming (e.g., clients or network equipment) and transforms a data stream in response to such configuration parameters, transmitting the transformed data stream onward to a client. Dynamic changes in the configuration parameters may affect the transformations.

Abstract: A system and method for directing a media stream includes a packet reader reading and correlating a packet with the media stream and readdressing the packet to a variable address associated with the media stream. The variable address may be changed in accordance with predefined criteria or in response to commands issued by the intended recipient of the packet.