System and method for providing reservationless conferencing
US7310320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/5054
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A video teleconferencing method for providing reservationless conferencing. The method involves creating a conference profile identifying selected connection parameters; allocating a dial-in number; notifying participants of the dial-in number; detecting a call from a requesting participant; determining if sufficient resources for the participant are available; and connecting the requesting participant into the reservationless conference. Additionally, the video teleconferencing method allows the conference time to be automatically extended. This is done using timers and reallocating available resources when the original end of conference time arrives. The method also enables the conference to automatically terminate after all conference participants leave the conference.
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