Patent ID: 8194840
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling access by participants of a teleconference to a conference control system, the method comprising: receiving a first time at which a teleconference is scheduled to take place; receiving a plurality of agenda items of the teleconference; receiving a list of participant telecommunication devices participating in the teleconference; receiving a selection of a first agenda item of the plurality of agenda items for a participant of the teleconference indicating that first participant telecommunication device of the teleconference is authorized to listen to the teleconference and not contribute while the first agenda item is being discussed; determining a maximum time limit for the first agenda item; creating a conference pass code for the participant telecommunication device, wherein the conference pass code indicates that the participant is authorized to listen to the teleconference and not contribute while the first agenda item is being discussed; transmitting the conference pass code to the participant telecommunication device; receiving, from the participant, a connection request comprising the conference pass code; in response to receiving the connection request from the participant telecommunication device: