System and method for providing reservationless conferencing

Details System and method for providing reservationless conferencing System and method for providing reservationless conferencing

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Ferris, Derrick (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Special services

Conferencing

C379S205010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07085243

ABSTRACT:
A video teleconferencing method for providing reservationless conferencing. The method involves creating a conference profile identifying selected connection parameters; allocating a dial-in number; notifying participants of the dial-in number; detecting a call from a requesting participant; determining if sufficient resources for the participant are available; and connecting the requesting participant into the reservationless conference. Additionally, the video teleconferencing method allows the conference time to be automatically extended. This is done using timers and reallocating available resources when the original end of conference time arrives. The method also enables the conference to automatically terminate after all conference participants leave the conference.

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