Method and apparatus for performing multiple forms of communications in one session

US9106672B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9106672-B2
Application numberUS-200913519649-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 31, 2009
Priority dateDec 31, 2009
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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An approach is provided for performing multiple and hybrid forms of communication in the same communication session. A communication manager receives a to establish a communication session using a first form of communication, wherein the communication session supports multiple and simultaneous forms of communication. Next, the communication manager selects a second form of communication to conduct the communication session. Then, the communication manager transcodes the second form of communication to the first form of communication. The different forms can be converted to facilitate and enrich the communication capability, according to an embodiment of the invention.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: receiving a request to establish a communication session using a first form of communication, wherein the communication session supports multiple and simultaneous forms of communication; determining, by a processor, to select, independent of the first form of communication, a second form of communication to conduct the communication session; and transcoding the second form of communication to the first form of communication.…

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What does patent US9106672B2 cover?
An approach is provided for performing multiple and hybrid forms of communication in the same communication session. A communication manager receives a to establish a communication session using a first form of communication, wherein the communication session supports multiple and simultaneous forms of communication. Next, the communication manager selects a second form of communication to cond…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Zhang Guohua, Tian Jilei, Wang Xia, and 6 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04W4/02. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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