Multiplex communications – Special services – Conferencing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Ferris, Derrick W. (Department: 2609)
Multiplex communications
Special services
Conferencing
Reexamination Certificate
active
10954934
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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Boneh Rami
Decker Eran
Bell Louis
Ferris Derrick W.
Polycom, Inc.
Wong Cabello Lutsch Rutherford & Brucculeri LLP
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