Method and system for group communications

Details Method and system for group communications Method and system for group communications

2011-02-22

2011-02-22

Kumar, Pankaj (Department: 2467)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Message addressed to multiple destinations

C370S352000, C370S390000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07894377

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for group communications is described. The system includes a plurality of endpoints and at least one group entity that receives from an initiating endpoint, using a transactional protocol, a first message requesting an initiation of a session between a plurality of endpoints affiliated with a group that correlates to the group entity. The group entity further: causes the session to be accepted in order to start the session; upon the acceptance and start of the session causes the presence of the session to be communicated, using a broadcast protocol, to the plurality of endpoints affiliated with the group; and communicates to the initiating endpoint, using the transactional protocol, the acceptance of the session.

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