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Method and system for providing a private conversation channel in a video conference system

  • US 20050060368A1
  • Filed: 12/13/2002
  • Published: 03/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing a private conversation channel in a videoconference session between at least three participants, comprising the steps of:

  • providing an ability to send a private invitation to join a private conversation;

    providing an ability to receive a private acceptance in response to the private invitation; and

    providing an ability to exclude non-parties to the private conversation from receiving private messages corresponding to the private conversation.

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