Multipoint Control Unit

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A Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) is a device commonly used to bridge videoconferencing connections.

The Multipoint Control Unit is an endpoint on the LAN that provides the capability for 3 or more terminals and gateways to participate in a multipoint conference. The MCU consists of a mandatory Multipoint Controller (MC) and optional Multipoint Processors (MPs).

Common manufacturers

• Tandberg/Codian
• Emblaze-VCON
• Polycom
• Radvision Ltd.
• lifesize
• OpenMCU an OpenSource Alternative for Multipoint Video Conference[1]

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