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System and method for managing a conference call

US8526588B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2012
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/42374
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product for initiating a conference call are disclosed. The method includes running a conference call managing application. The method also includes receiving at least one participant-defined condition. The participant-defined condition is associated with at least one conference call defining a status of a participant's communication device to connect the participant to the conference call. At least one alert is sent out to at least all required participants of the conference call, in response to the participant-defined condition being satisfied to start the conference call.

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