System and method for initiating a conference call

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2010-03-15

2010-12-14

Hong, Harry S (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Special services

Conferencing

C370S261000, C455S416000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07853000

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a system and method for initiating conference calls via an instant messaging system to reduce the effort required to initiate and manage the call. The system uses an IM connection between a requesting party and a conference call server to inform the conference call server of the desire to initiate the conference call. The conference call server may initiate the conference call by having involved parties called by a conference bridge, thus reducing the effort required by the parties to join the call.

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