Instant messaging with voice conference feature
US7216143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13389
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An instant messaging or chat (IM/chat) communication method can include a series of steps. The steps can include inserting in an instant message (IM) a voice conference identifier comprising a voice conference call list identifying conference call nodes. The IM can be transmitted to a recipient at a recipient node. Responsive to the recipient selecting the voice conference identifier, a voice conference call between selected ones of the identified conference call nodes can be established.
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