Apparatus, method, and computer program for providing instant messages related to a conference call
US8819128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/5027
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A call conferencing apparatus, method, and computer program detect one or more events that are related to a conference call. The apparatus, method, and computer program then send one or more instant messages to one or more participants associated with the conference call. The one or more events could include, for example, a participant joining the conference call, a participant exiting the conference call, a participant failing to log into the conference call correctly, a participant transferring to another communication device during the conference call, a beginning of the conference call, and an end of the conference call.
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