Conference calls for social streams
US8898578B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/655
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for generating a conference call within a social network is disclosed. The participants are all members of an affinity group and they communicate with each other using different social streams. When the stream becomes too complicated, a participant transforms the social stream into a conference call so that the discussion is held in real-time. The participant that requests the conference call is designated as a moderator. The moderator controls the conference, including the members of the affinity group, through a user interface. Once the conference is established a notification can be sent to invitees and other members of the affinity group. The notification can also be published on a social network.
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