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System and method for distributed multi-party call control

US7110368B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2001
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/5018
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of distributed multi-party call control are provided. The method includes the steps of establishing a first leg of a multi-party call, adding a second leg of the multi-party call, associating the second leg with the first leg of the multi-party call, determining which of the first leg or the second leg to be the controlling or controlled legs of the multi-party call, and requesting a voice path to the controlled leg by the controlling leg to establish the multi-party call.

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