Apparatus and method for allocating call resources during a conference call
US7003086B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M7/006
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for allocating call resources during a conference call are disclosed. A conference call between a plurality of clients is conducted on a first call resource. The clients communicate media streams to the first call resource for mixing. A media gateway identifies a second call resource to conduct the conference call and mix the media streams, and transfers the conference call from the first call resource to the second call resource without suspending communication of a plurality of mixed media streams received by the clients.
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