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US 8,948,060 B2Granted
Methods and apparatus for timeslot teleconferencing
AssigneeAT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
InventorsJayaraman Ramachandran, Neerav Mehta
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AssigneeAT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
InventorsJayaraman Ramachandran, Neerav Mehta
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Methods and apparatus are provided for a timeslot teleconference. A meeting invite is created for a timeslot teleconference on a computer. Timeslots are created for the timeslot teleconference in the meeting invite on the computer. Participants are designated for the timeslots in the meeting invite on the computer, and the timeslots are different time periods during the timeslot teleconference, which can have variable start and end times, as determined by a host. Reach numbers are added for each of the participants in the meeting invite on the computer, and the reach numbers are contact numbers to call the participants for their respective timeslots. The meeting invite is transmitted to participants on the computer. To participate in the timeslot teleconference, the timeslot teleconference is configured for the reach numbers to be called for the participants to correspond to their respective timeslots and/or the participants to call in for their respective timeslots.
A method for a timeslot teleconference, the method comprising:
A computer program product, tangibly embodied on a computer readable medium, for a timeslot teleconference, the computer program product including instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform operations comprising:
An apparatus for a timeslot teleconference, the apparatus comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Exemplary embodiments relate to teleconferencing, and more particularly to, timeslot teleconferencing.
There are several arrangements known in the art for establishing a conference call between three or more parties. One method for establishing a conference call involves having a person call each party to the conference and individually bridge each called party onto the conference call. A second technique for establishing a conference call involves providing a “dial-in” telephone number, which is accessed through the use of an access code, to join all parties at a common bridge. This technique provides significantly improved performance and auditory quality for conference calls involving a large number of participants. Also, each participant dials in to the bridge, eliminating the need for the host to dial each participant individually. This technique requires that the conference call be prearranged so that a dial-in number and access code can be assigned for the call and each participant must know of the call beforehand to be able to participate.
Exemplary embodiments include a method implemented on a computer for a timeslot teleconference. A meeting invite is created for a timeslot teleconference on a computer. Timeslots are created for the timeslot teleconference in the meeting invite on the computer. Participants are designated for the timeslots in the meeting invite on the computer, and the timeslots are different time periods during the timeslot teleconference, can have variable start and end times, as determined by a host. Reach numbers are added for each of the participants in the meeting invite on the computer, and the reach numbers are contact numbers to call the participants for their respective timeslots. The meeting invite is transmitted to the participants on the computer. To participate in the timeslot teleconference, the timeslot teleconference is configured for the reach numbers to be called for the participants to correspond to their respective timeslots and/or the participants to call in for their respective timeslots.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like elements are numbered alike in the several FIGURES:
FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram in accordance with exemplary embodiments;
FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a view in accordance with exemplary embodiments;
The detailed description explains exemplary embodiments, together with features, by way of example with reference to the drawings.
In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of exemplary embodiments. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present disclosure.
Exemplary embodiments provide advanced features for timeslot teleconference calls via a new software application working with existing email servers and phone networks. A timeslot teleconference call is a specific type of virtual telecommunications voice service used, e.g., in corporate settings to bring together a large group of people, all of whom do not need to be present on the call from start to finish. The meeting organizer, which will be referred to as the host, has a series of timeslots arranged according to a predefined agenda with different (and sometimes the same) attendees for each segment.