Service orchestration to support a cloud-based, multi-party video conferencing service in a virtual overlay network environment
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, by a user device comprising a processor, from a video conferencing system, in response to the video conferencing system receiving a sign up request, a virtual network layer system software and a virtual machine container, wherein the sign up request is for a video conferencing service orchestrated, at least in part, by a service orchestrator;
installing, by the user device, the virtual network layer system software and the virtual machine container;
generating, by the user device, a conferencing service request directed to the service orchestrator;
sending, by the user device, the conferencing service request to the service orchestrator that, in turn, forwards the conferencing service request to a closest service controller;
receiving, by the user device, a pre-configured service image from the closest service controller; and
installing, by the user device, the pre-configured service image in the virtual machine container.
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Abstract
Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to service orchestration to support cloud-based, multi-party video conferencing service in a virtual overlay network environment. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a video conferencing service orchestrator can receive, from a user device, a service request for the cloud-based, multi-party video conferencing service orchestrated by the video conferencing service orchestrator. In response to the service request, the video conferencing service orchestrator can provide, to the user device, virtual network layer system software and a virtual machine container for installation on the user device. The virtual network layer system software can implement a network function to provide an interface between the user device and a service controller during a video conference. A conference image particular to the type of video conference can be installed on the virtual machine container to implement the video conference for the user device.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a user device comprising a processor, from a video conferencing system, in response to the video conferencing system receiving a sign up request, a virtual network layer system software and a virtual machine container, wherein the sign up request is for a video conferencing service orchestrated, at least in part, by a service orchestrator; installing, by the user device, the virtual network layer system software and the virtual machine container; generating, by the user device, a conferencing service request directed to the service orchestrator; sending, by the user device, the conferencing service request to the service orchestrator that, in turn, forwards the conferencing service request to a closest service controller; receiving, by the user device, a pre-configured service image from the closest service controller; and installing, by the user device, the pre-configured service image in the virtual machine container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-readable storage medium comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a processor of a user device, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
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receiving, from a video conferencing system, in response to the video conferencing system receiving a sign up request, a virtual network layer system software and a virtual machine container, wherein the sign up request is for a video conferencing service orchestrated, at least in part, by a service orchestrator; installing the virtual network layer system software and the virtual machine container; generating a conferencing service request directed to the service orchestrator; sending the conferencing service request to the service orchestrator that, in turn, forwards the conferencing service request to a closest service controller; receiving a pre-configured service image from the closest service controller; and installing the pre-configured service image in the virtual machine container. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A user device comprising:
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a processor; and memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising receiving, from a video conferencing system, in response to the video conferencing system receiving a sign up request, a virtual network layer system software and a virtual machine container, wherein the sign up request is for a video conferencing service orchestrated, at least in part, by a service orchestrator, installing the virtual network layer system software and the virtual machine container, generating a conferencing service request directed to the service orchestrator; sending the conferencing service request to the service orchestrator that, in turn, forwards the conferencing service request to a closest service controller; receiving a pre-configured service image from the closest service controller; and installing the pre-configured service image in the virtual machine container. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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