Call optimization in ad-hoc conference calls

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Pham, Chi (Department: 2667)

Multiplex communications

Special services

Conferencing

C370S236000, C370S238000, C709S204000, C709S239000, C379S093210, C379S202010, C379S206010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07103009

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for adding a participant to a conference call. A feature of the method and system is that with respect to individual invitees to ad-hoc conference calls, the conference call can essentially be “turned around” and treated “as if” the individual invitees were dialing in to a “meet me” conference call, if it is determined that such is the more optimum calling method. A multipoint controller unit, in conjunction with a Call Optimization Application (COA), utilizes information contained in one or more tokens to make possible the change in call direction. The optimal call direction is established via a COA channel.

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