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Conference calls via electronic messaging interface

  • US 7,567,662 B1
  • Filed: 12/29/2004
  • Issued: 07/28/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for initiating a conference call, the method comprising:

  • identifying a group of users;

    determining the availability of users within the identified group to receive an electronic conference call invitation;

    sending an electronic conference call invitation to at least two users within the identified group based on their determined availability;

    enabling the users who are sent the electronic conference call invitation to respond to the electronic conference call invitation;

    determining whether users who are sent the electronic conference call invitation respond with an indication of availability for participation in the conference call; and

    initiating a conference call between users who are sent the electronic conference call invitation based on whether the users respond with an indication of availability.

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