System and method for “Open Mike” network-based communication
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for administrating computer network-based presentation events comprising:
- receiving a request to reserve a time slot for a presentation event;
determining availability of the requested time slot and reserving the requested time slot if available;
receiving information regarding the presentation event;
receiving presentation commands during the reserved time slot to control the presentation event; and
outputting presentation materials in response to received presentation commands.
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Abstract
A computer implemented system and method administrates network-based conferencing, thereby enabling users to schedule, moderate, and attend network-based conferences, without manual system administration. In one implementation, a media provider system includes a web front end which administrates scheduling of network-based presentation events, delivers interactive display screens for receiving presentation data and control commands from a moderator, and controls media pushes and streaming during the presentation event. The web front end sends Email invitations and event reminders to attendees, including a password if access to the presentation event is closed. In one implementation, the web front end receives digital audio or video data from the moderator during the presentation event, which is streamed and transmitted to attendees.
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29 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for administrating computer network-based presentation events comprising:
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receiving a request to reserve a time slot for a presentation event;
determining availability of the requested time slot and reserving the requested time slot if available;
receiving information regarding the presentation event;
receiving presentation commands during the reserved time slot to control the presentation event; and
outputting presentation materials in response to received presentation commands. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
receiving a list of attendees for a scheduled presentation event; and
sending Email notifications regarding the scheduled presentation event.
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3. The method of claim 2,
wherein said Email notification includes a password for admission to the scheduled presentation event. -
4. The method of claim 1, wherein access to the scheduled presentation event is open.
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5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
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uploading presentation materials during an event set-up stage; and
linking the uploaded materials to the scheduled presentation event.
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6. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
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receiving digital audio data via a data network;
streaming said digital audio data; and
outputting streamed audio during the scheduled presentation event.
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7. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
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receiving digital video data via a data network;
streaming said digital video data; and
outputting streamed video during the scheduled presentation event.
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8. The method of claim 1, further comprising;
generating a web page displaying a list of previously scheduled presentation events.
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9. The method of claim 5, wherein
said uploaded presentation materials include a series of digital slides. -
10. The method of claim 6, wherein said data network is the Internet.
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11. The method of claim 6, wherein said data network is an intranet.
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12. The method of claim 2, further comprising:
sending Email reminders shortly before the scheduled presentation event is to commence.
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13. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
generating an administration console screen for receiving presentation commands via a data network.
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14. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
terminating the scheduled presentation event after a time period has expired.
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15. A computer-based system for administrating computer network based presentation events comprising:
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request input means for receiving a request to reserve a time slot for a presentation event;
scheduling means for determining availability of the requested time slot and reserving the requested time slot if available;
presentation data input means for receiving information regarding the presentation event;
command input means for receiving presentation commands during the reserved time slot to control the presentation event; and
output means for outputting presentation materials in response to received presentation commands. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
attendee input means for receiving a list of attendees for a scheduled presentation event; and
notifying means for sending Email notifications regarding the scheduled presentation event.
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17. The system of claim 16, wherein
said Email notifications include a password for admission to the scheduled presentation event. -
18. The system of claim 15, wherein
access to the scheduled presentation event is open. -
19. The system of claim 15, further comprising:
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uploading means for uploading presentation materials during an event set-up stage; and
associating means for associating the uploaded materials to the scheduled presentation event.
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20. The system of claim 15, further comprising:
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audio input means for receiving digital audio data via a data network;
audio streaming means for streaming said digital audio data; and
audio output means for outputting streamed audio during the scheduled presentation event.
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21. The system of claim 15, further comprising:
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video input means for receiving digital video data via a data network;
video streaming means for streaming said digital video data; and
video output means for outputting streamed video during the scheduled presentation event.
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22. The system of claim 15, further comprising;
web server means for generating a web page displaying a list of previously scheduled presentation events.
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23. The system of claim 19, wherein
said uploaded presentation materials include a series of digital slides. -
24. The system of claim 20, wherein said data network is the Internet.
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25. The system of claim 20, wherein said data network is an intranet.
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26. The system of claim 16, wherein
said notifying means further sends Email reminders shortly before the scheduled presentation event is to commence. -
27. The system of claim 15, further comprising:
web server means for generating an administration console screen for receiving presentation commands via a data network.
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28. The system of claim 15, further comprising:
termination means for terminating the scheduled presentation event after a time period has expired.
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29. A computer-readable storage medium storing program code for administrating computer network-based presentation events, wherein, when the program code is executed by a computer, the computer implements the steps of:
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receiving a request to reserve a time slot for a presentation event;
determining availability of the requested time slot and reserving the requested time slot if available;
receiving information regarding the presentation event;
receiving presentation commands during the reserved time slot to control the presentation event; and
outputting presentation materials in response to received presentation commands.
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