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Method and apparatus for wideband conferencing

US8582520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2011
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M11/062
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for wideband voice and optional data conferencing over a telecommunications network channel between at least two wideband communications devices. An exemplary method comprises establishing an audio link, verifying wideband capability between the at least two wideband communications devices, training modems of the at least two wideband communications device to line conditions, and adjusting the telecommunications connection line conditions between the communications devices. Once a wideband connection has been established, audio and data may be simultaneously exchanged.

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