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System and method for virtual call hold

  • US 9,503,488 B2
  • Filed: 09/14/2011
  • Issued: 11/22/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, from a server, at a device having a telephone line and microprocessor, a notification of a first live communication session, the telephone line not being used when the notification is received from the server, wherein the first live communication session comprises a voice or video communication session with a plurality of participants communicating with each other;

    presenting, at the device, an indication of a relationship between the device and the first live communication session, the telephone line not being used when the indication is being presented;

    presenting, at the device, an update describing content of the first live communication session while the device participates in a second live communication session via the telephone line; and

    after the second live communication session is terminated and upon receiving a user input to join the first live communication session that does not use the telephone line, joining the device to the first live communication session via the telephone line.

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