Patent ID: 8942682
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A network element comprising: a radio frequency (RIF) transceiver module; a signal processing module operably coupled to the RF transceiver module: and a memory element operably coupled to the signal processing module, the memory element for storing executable program code, the executable program code configured to cause the signal processing module to receive a local radio frequency (RF) connection request for a local RF connection from a primary wireless communication unit; in response to receiving the local RF connection request, to establish the local RF connection with the primary wireless communication unit; to receive a conference session request from the primary wireless communication unit to set up a conference session; in response to receiving the conference session request, to establish a local RF piconet and opening an internet protocol (IP) connection to be accessed by at least one external device; in response to receiving the conference session request, to send a pass code and an IP address for a conference call to the primary wireless communication unit; to receive a join request to join the conference call from a remote device via an external network connection; in response to receiving the join request, to extract the pass code and routing the connection to the conference bridge; to receive an indication that the primary wireless communication unit has terminated the local RF connection; and, in response to receiving the indication, to end the conference session.