Patent ID: 8270320
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: executing, at a communications server, a communication flow that identifies a first conference invitee and at least one second conference invitee; selecting a first media type for a conference based on: (i) presence information of the first conference invitee, (ii) presence information of the at least one second conference invitee, (iii) a first rule for selection of a media type that emphasizes a first preference for a media type of the first conference invitee over a second preference for a media type of the at least one second conference invitee based on a hierarchical relationship between the first conference invitee and the at least one second conference invitee, wherein the first preference is determined by consulting a profile for the first conference invitee and wherein the second preference is determined by consulting a profile for the second conference invitee, and (ii) a second rule for the selection of the media type that emphasizes selection of media types associated with a greatest number of invitees present for the conference that satisfy a pre-defined quorum for the conference.