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Portable media encoder with remote session management interfaceRelated Patent Categories: Electrical Computers And Digital Data Processing Systems: Input/output, Input/output Data Processing, Peripheral Adapting, Input/output Data ModificationPortable media encoder with remote session management interface description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070180166, Portable media encoder with remote session management interface. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Continuation-in-Part of pending U.S. patent application No.______ (Attorney Docket No. VWSI-27,509) filed Mar. 28, 2006 entitled "PORTABLE MEDIA ENCODER." This publication also claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/764,140 filed Jan. 31, 2006 entitled "PORTABLE MEDIA ENCODER SYSTEM" and from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/782,497 filed Mar. 15, 2006 entitled "PORTABLE MEDIA ENCODER SYSTEM #2." TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to streaming media, and more particularly to a portable device for providing streaming media over the Internet or a private network. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] As the use of the Internet has become ubiquitous, more services are being offered online. This includes not only interactive services for which the Internet is widely known, such as email, online shopping, online banking, and customized information services, but has also come to include services that have traditionally been non-interactive, such as the provision of radio programming and television programming. Streaming media, in primitive forms, has been present on the Internet for some time. However, as greater numbers of users gain access to high speed data lines through school, through work, or through a home based broadband solution, more people will come to see the Internet in general, and streaming media in particular, as a viable alternative for the delivery of media content. This includes daily programming such as typically appears on network broadcasting stations as well as special event programming such as movies and sporting events. [0004] Streaming media delivery is both promising and problematic. With traditional media delivery vehicles such as broadcasting and cable or satellite feeds, users typically must plan to be available when the broadcast is available or make other arrangements on their own. However with streaming media and Internet content, users expect delivery to be at their discretion. This can raise a variety of issues for providers as they attempt to deal with what is essentially replicating the broadcast event for every viewer. In addition to current and ongoing programming, providers are faced with the problem of legacy programming that may prove valuable if it can be provided more or less on-demand when viewers so request. The vast amount of programming currently available, as well as the large volume of non-digital legacy programming, can create problems associated with the scale or size of a given operation as well as with the technical difficulties involved in the delivery. [0005] In addition to digitally encoding legacy programming, economies may be gained by providing a real-time digital stream corresponding to a filmed or taped event as the event is occurring. In this way, an event need not be filmed or recorded in a traditional manner and then converted to an appropriate digital format. Live coverage of an event could be provided directly in a streaming digital format. The event would be "broadcast" over a packet-based network. For some events, it may be possible to skip the traditional filming entirely and simply provide coverage in a digital streaming format. Of course, the digital stream could also be archived for later viewing or retrieval. The digital streaming broadcast model may also appeal to those without sufficient capital to invest in traditional recording or broadcasting equipment. Home videos, for example, could be captured and streamed directly over the Internet. [0006] Therefore what is needed is a system and method for dealing with the issues discussed above and related issues. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The present invention disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises a portable media encoder. The encoder provides a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio source, a digital output port for providing a digital output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input and an encoding processor that converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port. A digital control input port is provided for receiving commands from a remote management console and providing the commands to the encoding processor. A housing encloses the encoding processor and provides at least one access panel providing user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the digital control input port. The housing has a size and configuration that allows the encoder to be hand carried by a single individual. [0008] The present invention disclosed and claimed herein, in another aspect thereof, comprises a media encoding system a plurality of portable media encoders, each of the portable media encoders having a plurality of audiovisual input ports, at least one digital output port, and a digital control input port, each portable media encoder being operable to receive input signals on the input ports and convert the input signals into a digitized streamable output on the at least one digital output port. The system has a remote management console that provides control and configuration information to the plurality of portable media encoders via the digital control input ports of the portable media encoders. The remote management console communicates with the plurality of portable media encoders via a network and provides control and configuration information thereto. [0009] The present invention disclosed and claimed herein, in another aspect thereof, comprises a portable media encoder controller for controlling at least one portable media encoder from a remote location. The at least one portable media encoder includes a set of inputs for receiving audiovisual input, a digital output for providing digitized output signals corresponding to the audiovisual input, and a digital control input. The portable media controller comprises a network interface connecting to the digital control input of the at least one portable media encoder via a network, a user display screen that displays the operating status and settings of the at least one portable media encoder, the status being provided over the network from the digital control input of the at least one portable media encoder, and an input device for receiving user commands and configuration information to be provided to the at least one portable media encoder over the network. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] For a more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings in which: [0011] FIG. 1 a frontal view of a portable media encoder according the aspects of the present disclosure; [0012] FIG. 2 is a back view of a rear panel of the portable media encoder of FIG. 1; [0013] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the portable media encoder of FIG. 1; [0014] FIG. 4 is a frontal view of one embodiment of a rack mount for a portable media encoder according to aspects of the present disclosure; [0015] FIG. 5 is a frontal view of another embodiment of a rack mount for a portable media encoder according to aspects of the present disclosure; [0016] FIG. 6 is a back view of one embodiment of a rack mount for a portable media encoder according to aspects of the present disclosure; [0017] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rack mounting system for portable media encoders according to aspects of the present disclosure; [0018] FIG. 8 is a view of an operating environment for a portable media encoder according to aspects of the present disclosure; [0019] FIG. 9 is a flow diagram corresponding to a method of operation of a portable media encoder according to aspects of the present disclosure; Continue reading about Portable media encoder with remote session management interface... 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