Method and apparatus for providing spontaneous multi-way telephone conversation with inserted messaging
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1. A method for simultaneously broadcasting a message to a plurality of endpoint devices, comprising:
- receiving a request to initiate a teleconference from a subscriber; and
inviting the plurality of endpoint devices to join the teleconference by simultaneously placing a telephone call containing a message recorded by the subscriber to each of the plurality of endpoint devices.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for simultaneously broadcasting a message to a plurality of end-point devices. More specifically, the present invention receives a request to initiate a teleconference from a subscriber. The plurality of end-point devices is then invited to join the teleconference.
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1. A method for simultaneously broadcasting a message to a plurality of endpoint devices, comprising:
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receiving a request to initiate a teleconference from a subscriber; and inviting the plurality of endpoint devices to join the teleconference by simultaneously placing a telephone call containing a message recorded by the subscriber to each of the plurality of endpoint devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for simultaneously broadcasting a message to a plurality of endpoint devices, comprising:
a processor configured to; receive a request to initiate a teleconference from a subscriber; and invite the plurality of endpoint devices to join the teleconference by simultaneously placing a telephone call containing a message recorded by the subscriber to each of the plurality of endpoint devices. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of instructions, the plurality of instructions including instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method for simultaneously broadcasting a message to a plurality of endpoint devices, comprising:
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receiving a request to initiate a teleconference from a subscriber; and inviting the plurality of endpoint devices to join the teleconference by simultaneously placing a telephone call containing a message recorded by the subscriber to each of the plurality of endpoint devices. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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