Techniques for managing expenses for a conference scheduled using availability data
US7881232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/8072
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for scheduling a conference among multiple persons include receiving quorum data, availability data and cost data. Quorum data indicates a quorum for a particular conference. Availability data indicates availability of a plurality of persons who satisfy the quorum. Cost data indicates a cost to be incurred while conducting a conference. A proposed cost for the particular conference that satisfies the quorum is determined based on the quorum data, the availability data and the cost data. These techniques allow costs of products and services that support a scheduled conference to be estimated, and allow those products and services to be reserved and paid for without additional manual input.
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