Automatic voice conference actions driven by potential conferee presence
US8718253B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/5009
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A presence trigger system and a service system support automatic actions on a voice conference based on the presence state of potential conferees of the voice conference. The systems may, for example, initiate contacting and joining the potential conferee to the voice conference when the potential conferee presence state indicates that the potential conferee is available. As another example, the systems may automatically notify participating conferees that the potential conferee has become available. Automatic notification allows participating conferees to concentrate on and contribute to the voice conference without the distraction of frequently checking the presence status of expected, but absent, conferees.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.