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Initiation and support of video conferencing using instant messaging

  • US 20020118809A1
  • Filed: 12/03/2001
  • Published: 08/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • at least two client nodes adapted to communicate with each other via an instant messaging utility;

    an instant messaging server for supporting instant messages between the two client nodes; and

    a second server for supporting video conferences between video conference participants, a video conference being initiated between video conference participants in response to an instant message transmitted between the at least two client nodes.

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