Apparatus and method for setting up a conference call

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2004-12-13

2009-12-29

Gauthier, Gerald (Department: 2614)

Multiplex communications

Special services

Conferencing

C370S432000, C348S014090, C379S201050, C379S202010, C709S204000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07639633

ABSTRACT:
A method of provisioning a conference call in order to preserve bandwidth on a network, and thereby allowing a larger number of participants to actively take part in a conference call. The method includes providing all participants in a conference call with a simplex connection to the conference call so that they can hear what is being said. It further comprises allocating further bandwidth so at least one participant can address the conference at any one time.

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