Observation of parallel video collaboration sessions

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for managed video conferencing. A system can include a media server comprising a processor, a network interface in communication with a plurality of client devices, and a memory storing a cryptographic key shared with an access control server. The system can receive, from a first client device via the network interface, metadata of a video conferencing session and a token, the token provided to the first client device by the access control server responsive to successful registration of the first client device for the video conferencing session. The system can calculate a hash of the metadata with the cryptographic key. The system can compare the calculated hash to the token. The system can, responsive to the calculated hash matching the token, provide at least one media stream of the video conferencing session to the first client device. Such a stream may be provided to the first client device regardless of what other devices are configured to receive the stream or receive other streams within the system.

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