Interactive news gathering and media production control system
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1. A media production control system comprising:
- a plurality of input sources coupled to a network for creating feed data, the network capable of transferring data;
a plurality of servers coupled to the network for processing feed data, comprising at least a core server for managing the feed data from the input sources, and a streaming server for creating an output data stream;
a server software program for managing the input sources and for producing an output; and
a client software program for communicating with the server software program.
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Abstract
A media production control system with built-in newsgathering and fact-checking tools, able to receive news feeds in multiple formats from many sources, and featuring geographic portability and low cost. The system allows a producer to select and queue individual feeds for broadcast or limited distribution, using either the system'"'"'s software or an externally coupled device. Shared communications tools comprise a web browser, an instant-messaging package, a chat room, a headlines display, and a virtual whiteboard.
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1. A media production control system comprising:
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a plurality of input sources coupled to a network for creating feed data, the network capable of transferring data;
a plurality of servers coupled to the network for processing feed data, comprising at least a core server for managing the feed data from the input sources, and a streaming server for creating an output data stream;
a server software program for managing the input sources and for producing an output; and
a client software program for communicating with the server software program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A media production control system with a client system, the client system, comprising:
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a computer;
a camera unit coupled to the computer for producing video input data;
a headset, comprising a microphone and earphone, coupled to the computer for communicating with an operator and for producing audio input data;
a client software program; and
a networking device for connecting to a network. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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