System and method for exchanging connection information for videoconferencing units using instant messaging
US7969461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/48
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A videoconferencing system includes a first videoconferencing unit coupled to a network and associated with a first instant messaging identity. The first videoconferencing unit obtains a second instant messaging identity and automatically sends a request instant message requesting videoconferencing connection information to the second instant messaging identity. A second videoconferencing unit is coupled to the network and is associated with the second instant messaging identity. The second videoconferencing unit receives the request instant message and automatically returns a response instant message including videoconferencing connection information to the first instant messaging identity. The first videoconferencing unit receives the response instant message and automatically obtains the videoconferencing connection information from the response instant message. Using the videoconferencing connection information, the first videoconferencing unit initiates a videoconference call with the second videoconference unit.
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