Patent ID: 7412050
Filing Date: 2008-08-12
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for initiating a conference call using a call waiting graphical user interface, the method comprising: receiving an indication that an incoming telephone call is directed to a telephone number; identifying an account associated with the telephone number to which the incoming telephone call is directed; accessing configuration data related to the account; identifying a first online identity and a second online identity associated with the account based on the configuration data accessed; sending a first electronic communication to the first online identity; sending a second electronic communication to the second online identity; enabling the first online identity to respond to the first electronic communication; enabling the second online identity to respond to the second electronic communication; and initiating a conference call between the caller and the first and second online identities conditioned on whether the responses by the first and second online identities indicate that both the first and second online identities wish to take the call.