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Systems and methods to arrange call back

US7720091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2006
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/2072
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses to provide services to people who wish to make connections for real time communication, such as live telephone conversation, chat, video conferencing, etc. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving in a system a call back time window for a request from a first entity to establish a media connection for real time communication with a second entity, the call back time window being specified by the first entity to indicate a period of time including a current time during which the first entity is available for real time communication with the second entity; and attempting to establish the media connection between the first entity and the second entity according to the call back time window.

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