Audio sequestering and opt-in sequences for a conference session
US8937888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/1822
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes electronically prompting, in response to a triggering event, a participant connected to a conference session via a corresponding endpoint device to enter an affirmative response in order to continue attending the conference session. The participant is disconnected from the conference session in the event that the affirmative response is not received within a predetermined time period. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.
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