Methods and systems for subconferences in secure media-based conferencing
First Claim
1. A computerized method for establishing a sub-conference between a plurality of end point devices participating in a media-based conference call, the method comprising:
- receiving, at a server computing device, a request to establish a sub-conference from a first end point device participating in a main conference call, the request including a identifier associated with a second end point device participating in the main conference call;
initiating, by the server computing device, a call instance separate from the main conference call based upon the request to establish the sub-conference;
coupling, by the server computing device, the first end point device and the second end point device to the separate call instance without separating the first end point device and the second end point device from the main conference call; and
establishing, by the server computing device, a signaling and media flow between the first end point device and second end point device, wherein the main conference call is prevented from accessing the signaling and media flow between the first end point device and the second end point device.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for media-based (e.g., video and/or audio) conferencing between a plurality of end point devices. The methods and apparatuses provide for secure conferencing while offering a robust feature set that provides call enhancement features such as interactive voice response (IVR) functionality and auto attendance, call security features such as password management, multi-factor authentication and authorization of end points (including filtering and allow/deny functionality), and call compliance features such as recording options, regulatory rules, and other retention/surveillance features.
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1. A computerized method for establishing a sub-conference between a plurality of end point devices participating in a media-based conference call, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a server computing device, a request to establish a sub-conference from a first end point device participating in a main conference call, the request including a identifier associated with a second end point device participating in the main conference call; initiating, by the server computing device, a call instance separate from the main conference call based upon the request to establish the sub-conference; coupling, by the server computing device, the first end point device and the second end point device to the separate call instance without separating the first end point device and the second end point device from the main conference call; and establishing, by the server computing device, a signaling and media flow between the first end point device and second end point device, wherein the main conference call is prevented from accessing the signaling and media flow between the first end point device and the second end point device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for establishing a sub-conference between a plurality of end point devices participating in a media-based conference call, the system including a server computing device configured to:
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receive a request to establish a sub-conference from a first end point device participating in a main conference call, the request including a identifier associated with a second end point device participating in the main conference call; initiate a call instance separate from the main conference call based upon the request to establish the sub-conference; couple the first end point device and the second end point device to the separate call instance without separating the first end point device and the second end point device from the main conference call; and establish a signaling and media flow between the first end point device and second end point device, wherein the main conference call is prevented from accessing the signaling and media flow between the first end point device and the second end point device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A computer program product comprising:
- a non-transitory computer readable storage device, for establishing a sub-conference between a plurality of end point devices participating in a media-based conference call, the computer program product including instructions operable to cause a server computing device to
receive a request to establish a sub-conference from a first end point device participating in a main conference call, the request including a identifier associated with a second end point device participating in the main conference call; initiate a call instance separate from the main conference call based upon the request to establish the sub-conference; couple the first end point device and the second end point device to the separate call instance without separating the first end point device and the second end point device from the main conference call; and establish a signaling and media flow between the first end point device and second end point device, wherein the main conference call is prevented from accessing the signaling and media flow between the first end point device and the second end point device.
- a non-transitory computer readable storage device, for establishing a sub-conference between a plurality of end point devices participating in a media-based conference call, the computer program product including instructions operable to cause a server computing device to
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