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Systems and methods for facilitating conference calls using security keys

US8571193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/382
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are described that facilitate a conference call between a plurality of communication devices. The method can comprise: providing a first control link between a first primary communication device and a conference call controller; providing a second control link between a second primary communication device and the conference call controller; and establishing a media link between the first primary communication device and the second primary communication device via the conference call controller. In certain embodiments, the first control link can facilitate the exchange of a first identification data comprising at least one first security key, which can be configured to contain participation level data indicating at least one participation level of the first primary communication device or the second primary communication device.

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