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Methods and systems for computer enhanced conference calling

US8798251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2003
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/2072
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for establishing a computer-enhanced conference call are disclosed. Methods and systems consistent with the present invention establish a computer-enhanced conference call between a plurality of users, including an initiating user. A service center detects a computer-enhanced conference call event that was previously configured by the initiating user. Conference users associated with the computer-enhanced conference call event are thereafter contacted. After at least one response from the conference users is received, a conference call between the initiating user and the conference users is established based on the at least one received response. The service center also establishes a collaboration between the initiating user and conference users that are authorized to participate in the collaboration.

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