Patent ID: 6792093
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A method of setting up a conference call, comprising:a) calling with a first telephone an access number for a server such that a first connection is created between the first telephone and the server; b) initiating a second connection between the server and a second telephone and setting up a telephone call between the first and second telephones utilizing said first and second connections; c) generating a conference identification code for a conference; d) providing the conference identification code to additional parties while maintaining the connection between the first telephone and the server; e) one of the additional parties calling with a third telephone an access number for the server such that a connection is created between the third telephone and the server; f) entering from the third telephone the conference identification code to the server; and g) conferencing the third telephone with the first telephone; wherein said conference identification code is generated by said first telephone in response to user interaction with said first telephone and communicated from said first telephone to said server.