System and method for agent-based integration of instant messaging and video communication systems
US9467412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and related apparatus for initiating videoconferences in instant messaging systems is described, including using an agent to represent the videoconferencing system into the instant messaging system and enabling control using hyperlinked information posted by the agent into the instant messaging message area.
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