Method and device for providing conferences
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1. A method for booking conferences having at least one dialog function and at least one conference function, comprising:
- providing a conference management function to control the at least one conference function; and
booking the conference by means of a call to a service number by a conferee, such that with support of the conference management function, an automatic dialog between an announcement/dialog function and a caller develops to determine key data of a desired conference and of the conferees, wherein a reservation of conference resources is supported by the conference management function in accordance with the key data, such that timely initiation of the conference is ensured.
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Abstract
A control interface is provided between an announcement/dialog function with voice recognition functionality and a conference management function. The conference can be booked and controlled via this interface. In this case, the conference management function receives the data relevant to the conference in a dialog with the conferees, reserves the relevant resources in advance and access the control functions of the conference directly via a further interface.
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1. A method for booking conferences having at least one dialog function and at least one conference function, comprising:
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providing a conference management function to control the at least one conference function; and
booking the conference by means of a call to a service number by a conferee, such that with support of the conference management function, an automatic dialog between an announcement/dialog function and a caller develops to determine key data of a desired conference and of the conferees, wherein a reservation of conference resources is supported by the conference management function in accordance with the key data, such that timely initiation of the conference is ensured. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A device for reserving conferences, having at least one dialog function and at least one conference function which is executed on at least one conference system, comprising a control interface provided between the announcement/dialog function and a conference management function, via which interface the conference management function receives booking data to initiate and control at least one conference, reaches agreement with an ordering party following verification of resources, and confirms the booking to the ordering party.
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