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Abstract

An interactive multimedia system comprising a core server, streaming servers, and encoders. The core server comprises an authentication server, a master server, a web server, and a database. The authentication server is for checking authenticity of users. The master server redirects users to a specific server based on a policy considering IP range, user information, etc. The web server provides information to assist users in selecting a channel. The database stores a variety of data such as user and account information, and policies. To determine which streaming servers are available, the master server periodically sends heart beat signals to each streaming server. The encoders encode the multimedia content and provide various bit rates and resolutions. The encoders utilize an optimized compression codec that allows real-time streaming without the need for buffering. This allows users or producers to interact with the streaming multimedia content in real-time.

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