Method for transferring participation authorization for a scheduled conference call
US8958535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/58
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for transferring participation authorization for a scheduled conference call. A conference call server includes a memory for storing conference call scheduling information with respect to a scheduled conference call session, the conference call scheduling information including participant authorizations for eligible communication devices of the scheduled conference call session. The method includes: receiving, in a first communication device, an invitation message containing at least some of the conference call scheduling information with respect to the scheduled conference call session, displaying an interface in relation to the scheduled conference call session, the interface including an option to transfer participant authorization for the scheduled conference call session to a second communication device, and sending a communication to the conference call server for adding participant authorization of the second communication device and removing participant authorization of the first communication device.
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