System and method for distributed multi-party call control
US7110368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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