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Speakerphone and conference bridge which request and perform polling operations

US8976712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2005
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2213/1324
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.

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