Video Calling Glossary

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection per second

Separate virtual rooms where meeting participants can split into smaller groups for focused discussions

Features that allow users to select, configure, and adjust camera settings during video calls

Text-based messaging feature that allows participants to send messages during video calls

Software that compresses and decompresses audio/video data for efficient transmission

Security system where only communicating parties can read messages, excluding servers

The person who organizes and controls a video meeting with elevated permissions and administrative capabilities

Framework for establishing peer connections through firewalls and NAT

Variation in packet arrival times causing irregular delivery of audio and video data

The time delay between sending and receiving data in a network connection

Server that mixes all streams into a single composite stream

Feature that allows users to disable their audio or video transmission during a call

Technology allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address

Direct connection between participants without a central server

When data packets fail to reach their destination across a network

A person who joins and attends a video meeting, with standard user permissions and capabilities

Capability to capture and save video, audio, and screen content from meetings for later playback or archival

Feature that allows users to share their screen, window, or application with other participants in real-time

Server architecture that forwards streams between participants efficiently

The process of coordinating communication between WebRTC peers before establishing a connection

Protocol helping devices discover their public IP address

Relay server used when direct connections fail

AI-powered feature that replaces or blurs the background behind a user during video calls

Virtual lobby where participants wait for host approval before joining a meeting

Web Real-Time Communication - the technology enabling browser-based video calls