Telephonic communications – Special services – Conferencing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
Deane, Jr., William J. (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
Special services
Conferencing
C379S158000, C379S093230
Reexamination Certificate
active
10216343
ABSTRACT:
The present invention, which meets the needs identified above, is an apparatus and method of controlling a conference call using an improvement on the conference calling center's computer software. The control program allows the host of a conference call to selectively control the dissemination of information between conference call participants. The control program allows the host to designate other hosts, create private meetings among conference call participants, mute any number of participants in relation to each other, or completely exclude participants. The participants may also send messages to other participants or the host using the present invention. A control screen is disclosed that allows the user to direct the flow of information among participants. A connection screen is also disclosed to further assist the host in determining the appropriate flow of information between participants.
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Deane, Jr. William J.
Gordon & Rees LLP
Mims Jr. David A.
Siegesmund Rudolf O.
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