Teleforum participant screening
US8881027B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/5072
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of providing a teleforum. The method includes generating simultaneous outbound invitation calls to multiple invitees and transmitting a message to each invitee, inviting him or her to become a teleforum participant. Teleforum participants who accept the invitation are connected to the teleforum in a listen-only mode. During the teleforum, a teleforum participant may request active participation in the teleforum. The method also includes allowing the participant to actively participate in the teleforum. Active participation may include but is not limited to such activities as: speaking to the teleforum, asking a question, responding to a poll, making a donation, providing information, leaving a message, being transferred to a subconference, receiving feedback from participants, leaving a voicemail, volunteering for future activities or receiving media transmitted outside of the teleforum.
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