Patent ID: 9049159
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: providing, to a first user of a communications system, ea first messaging user interface; receiving, from the first user by way of the first messaging user interface, a message; and providing, using one or more processors, the message to a second user of the communication system by way of a second messaging user interface; enabling, within the first messaging user interface, a first selectable option for initiating an audio communication session with the second user based on audio communication capabilities of the second user; detecting a selection of the first selectable option by the first user; enabling, within the second messaging user interface and in response to the selection of the first selectable option, a second selectable option for accepting the initiation of the audio communication session; detecting a selection of the second selectable option by the second user; and initiating, in response to the selection of the second selectable option, the audio communication session between the first user and the second user using more than one channel including at least a generic signaling interface channel.