Dynamic conference line allocation from conference line pool
US10051130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/2072
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and computer program product for managing a pool of conference lines for telephone conferences. In embodiments of the invention, the method comprises receiving a request for a telephone conference at a given time and for a specified duration; reviewing conference lines in a pool of conference lines to determine if one of the conference lines is available for the telephone conference; when one of the conference lines in the pool is available, allocating the one conference line to the requested telephone conference; issuing one or more unique pass codes for access to the allocated conference line; and distributing the one or more unique pass codes to a group of persons. In embodiments of the invention, the method further comprises if the telephone conference reaches a given time before a specified end time, offering to extend the end time of the telephone conference.
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