Beeping in politely
US8363808B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/5081
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for allowing a conference participant to politely join a conference already in progress. The conference participant may attempt to connect to the conference and the conferencing system may wait to allow the participant access to the conference until a polite moment occurs in the conference. Upon such an occurrence of a polite moment, the participant may be joined to the conference and the participant's presence may be announced.
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