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Internodal conference call administrator
Assignee: GTE Business Communication Systems Inc
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Filing: 1982-12-01
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Granted: 1984-06-19
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Expires: 2002-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A telecommunication network has a plurality of tandem node switches interconnected by trunk circuits. A network control center controller mechanically administers internodal conference calls by storing data pertaining to a scheduled conference call. Prior to the scheduled time, the data is downloaded to the tandem node switches which set an internodal conference bridge. Participants in a conference call first dial a bridge access number and then a password which assures security.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Little
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:53
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/58; H04Q3/62; H04Q3/622; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/22; H04M3/2254; H04M3/42; H04M3/56; H04Q3/0016; H04Q3/0062; H04Q3/64; H04Q3/66; H04Q3/665; H04M3/563; H04M3/565; H04Q2213/00; H04Q2213/1324; H04Q2213/13522
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In a telecommunication network having a plurality of tandem node switches and a network control center, an internodal conference call administrator associated with the network control center and comprised of: a computerized procedure file containing data representing schedules of conference calls and corresponding access numbers to a conference bridge; a command processor to download one or more of said schedules and their corresponding access number from said procedure file to said tandem node switches on a periodic basis, and commanding said tandem node switches to set up an internodal conference bridge corresponding to said each access number.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a telecommunication network having a plurality of tandem node switches and a network control center, an internodal conference call administrator associated with the network control center and comprised of: a computerized procedure file containing data representing schedules of conference calls and corresponding access numbers to a conference bridge; a command processor to download one or more of said schedules and their corresponding access number from said procedure file to said tandem node switches on a periodic basis, and commanding said tandem node switches to set up an internodal conference bridge corresponding to said each access number.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The internodal conference administrator of claim 1 wherein said procedure file contains data representing passwords to a conference bridge for a particular time interval and wherein said command processor commands said tandem node switches to give access to a conference bridge only in response to entry of the corresponding password for the then current time interval.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The internodal conference administrator of claim 1 which further includes a computerized scheduler in cooperation with said procedure file for assisting an operator in reserving time intervals and assigning passwords.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The internodal conference administrator of claim 1 which further includes means for disconnecting the conferees from a bridge at the terminator of a reserved block of time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The internodal conference administrator of claim 4 wherein said means for disconnecting includes warning means to inform conferees of the impending disconnection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The internodal conference administrator of claim 1 which further includes means for providing a tone to conferees already connected to the conference bridge upon the joining of another conferee.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A conference call administrator for arranging conference call bridges between two or more tandem node switches, said administrator comprised of: a computerized procedure file; means for entering conference call schedules in said procedure file; and a command processor for automatically downloading the next days conference call schedule to the tandem node switches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A conference call administrator for arranging conference call bridges between two or more tandem node switches, said administrator comprised of: a computerized procedure file; means for entering conference call schedules in said procedure file; and a command processor for automatically downloading the next days conference call schedule to the tandem node switches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The conference call administrator of claim 7 which includes means for entering into the procedure file an access number corresponding to a conference bridge as part of each conference call schedule; and said command processor arranged to command said tandem node switches to set up a conference bridge corresponding to said access number.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
The conference call administrator of claim 7 wherein said procedure file contains data representing passwords to a conference bridge for a particular time interval and wherein said command processor commands said tandem node switches to give access to a conference bridge only in response to entry of the corresponding password for the then current time interval.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The conference call administrator of claim 7 which further includes a computerized scheduler in cooperation with said procedure file for assisting an operator in reserving time intervals and assigning passwords.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The conference call administrator of claim 7 which further includes means for disconnecting the conferees from a bridge at the terminator of a reserved block of time.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The conference call administrator of claim 11 wherein said means for disconnecting includes warning means to inform conferees of the impending disconnection.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The conference call administrator of claim 7 which further includes means for providing a tone to conferees already connected to the conference bridge upon the joining of another conferee.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
A telecommunication network comprised of: a plurality of tandem node switches; and a network control center in communication with said tandem node switches, including: a procedure file; means for entering conference call schedules in said procedure file; and a command processor for automatically downloading the next days conference call schedule to the tandem node switches.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
A telecommunication network comprised of: a plurality of tandem node switches; and a network control center in communication with said tandem node switches, including: a procedure file; means for entering conference call schedules in said procedure file; and a command processor for automatically downloading the next days conference call schedule to the tandem node switches.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
52 words
The telecommunication network of claim 14 which includes means for entering into the procedure file an access number corresponding to a conference bridge as part of each conference call schedule; and said command processor arranged to command said tandem node switches to set up a conference bridge corresponding to said access number.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
The telecommunication network of claim 14 wherein said procedure file contains data representing passwords to a conference bridge for a particular time interval and wherein said command processor commands said tandem node switches to give access to a conference bridge only in response to entry of the corresponding password for the then current time interval.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The telecommunication network of claim 14 which further includes a computerized scheduler in cooperation with said procedure file for assisting an operator in reserving time intervals and assigning passwords.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The telecommunication network of claim 14 which further includes means for disconnecting the conferees from a bridge at the terminator of a reserved block of time.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The telecommunication network of claim 18 wherein said means for disconnecting includes warning means to inform conferees of the impending disconnection.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The telecommunication network of claim 14 which further includes means for providing a tone to conferees already connected to the conference bridge upon the joining of another conferee.
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