System and method for setting resolution utilized for video conferencing through a streaming device

1. A method for adjusting resolution for a video conference through a streaming device, the method comprising:

receiving an invitation to accept a video conference through a streaming device;

determining whether available bandwidth supports a line resolution;

adjusting the line resolution in response to determining the available bandwidth does not support the line resolution; and

implementing the video conference utilizing the adjusted line resolution.

2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:

setting a line resolution for the video conference initially in response to user input.

3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the invitation includes preferences including at least the line resolution.

4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the streaming device is operable to store media content and communicate the media content for viewing by a user.

5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:

formatting video conference communications associated with the video conference utilizing the adjusted line resolution for communication to a display.

6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the streaming device is configured to communicate with the display utilizing a wired connection and wirelessly.

7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the invitation is sent from a remote user.

8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the remote user controls the streaming device through a website.

9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the streaming device is configured to communicate with a plurality of displays simultaneously.

10. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the invitation is accepted automatically in response to user preferences associated with the remote user.

11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the invitation is accepted utilizing a graphical user interface.

12. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the remote user controls a video camera associated with the streaming device for zooming or panning as needed.

13. A system for video conferencing, the system comprising:

a server configured to provide a website accessible by a remote user through a network connection, wherein the remote user may select to initiate a video conference with a user by sending an invitation; and

a streaming device in communication with the server operable to implement the video conference in response to the user accept the invitation from the remote user to begin a video conference, the streaming device determines whether available bandwidth supports a line resolution, and wherein the streaming device adjusts the line resolution in response to determining the available bandwidth does not support the line resolution.

14. The system according to claim 13 , wherein the streaming device sets the line resolution for the video conference based on user input.

15. The system according to claim 13 , wherein the remote user controls a video camera associated with the streaming device.

16. The system according to claim 13 , wherein the streaming device is configured to format video conference communications associated with the video conference utilizing the adjusted line resolution for communication to a display, and wherein the streaming device is configured to communicate with the display utilizing a wired connection and wirelessly.

17. The system according to claim 13 , wherein the streaming device is operable to store media content and communicate the media content for viewing by a user, and wherein the video conference includes a plurality of users.

18. A streaming device for video conferencing comprising:

a processor for executing a set of instructions; and

a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions are configured to:

receive an invitation to accept a video conference through the streaming device;

set a line resolution for the video conference based on user input;

determine whether available bandwidth supports the line resolution;

implement the video conference utilizing the line resolution; and adjust the line resolution based on the determination.

19. The streaming device according to claim 18 , wherein a local user and a remote user are enabled to control a video camera associated with the streaming device.

20. The streaming device according to claim 18 , wherein a user is enabled select from a plurality of line resolutions before and during the video conference.