Systems and related methods for controlling audio communications between a relay service and an audio endpoint
US9215409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/42391
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Communication systems and methods for controlling audio communications between a relay service and an audio endpoint with a video endpoint are disclosed. A communication system comprises a relay service configured to engage in video communications with a video endpoint and audio communications with an audio endpoint. The relay service comprises a control circuit configured to receive call control signals from the video endpoint, and automatically control communications between the relay service and the audio endpoint responsive to the call control signals. A communication system includes a video endpoint comprising a user interface configured to transmit call commands to the relay service responsive to user inputs. The call commands are directed to automatically triggering controls at the relay service over audio communications between the relay service and the audio endpoint. A method includes entering video communication with and receiving call commands from a video endpoint, and automatically executing the call commands.
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