Method and apparatus for allowing communication within a group

Details Method and apparatus for allowing communication within a group Method and apparatus for allowing communication within a group

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Deane, William J (Department: 2614)

Multiplex communications

Special services

Conferencing

C379S202010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07940702

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus exchange information within a predefined group of telecommunication terminals with each of the group being utilized by a user by forming a voice message by one of the group; communicating the voice message to the remainder of the group via instant message communication; and converting the instant message communication to a voice conferencing communication that includes all members of the group that remained part of the instant message communication.

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