Initiation and support of video conferencing using instant messaging
US7908322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/5018
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for initiating and supporting network video conferences are disclosed. In accordance with the invention, one or more instant messaging enabled clients can initiate a video conference. At least a pair of client nodes communicate with each other via an instant messaging utility. An instant messaging server supports instant messages between the two client nodes. A second server, e.g., a video conferencing server, supports video conferences between video conference participants, a video conference being initiated between video conference participants in response to an instant message transmitted between the at least two client nodes.
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