Synchronization between conference and calendar systems
US9608832B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/5054
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for scheduling a meeting using an email client that is part of an email system includes receiving a request at the email client to schedule the meeting. The request may include an indication of the resources that are to be provided by a conferencing system for the meeting. The method also includes communicating the request to a conference bridge that is part of the conferencing system and receiving from the conference bridge an access code associated with the meeting. The method also includes appending the access code to a meeting invitation associated with the meeting and providing the meeting invitation to an email server that is part of the email system. The method also includes sending the meeting invitation to users invited to participate in the meeting.
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