Systems and methods for generating a calling list for a conference call
US8867719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/62
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described that facilitate the generation of calling lists for use in planning or setting up conference calls. The system may include a communications module and a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records, each contact record corresponding to a different contact. Each contact record may include at least one contact address and at least one descriptor. For example, the descriptor may include a job title and/or expertise for the contact. The system may also include a selection module configured to select at least one of the contacts and also configured to compare the at least one descriptor to at least one qualifier criteria. The method may include: providing a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records, each contact record corresponding to a different contact; wherein each contact record comprises at least one contact address and at least one descriptor; determining at least one qualifier criteria; comparing the qualifier criteria to the at least one descriptor; determining a calling list corresponding to at least one contact.
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