Web-Based Group Calling Server for VoIP Conference Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
VoIP subscribers face administrative hurdles in setting up group or conference calls, as they need to obtain and disseminate dial-in information, which detracts from the overall experience and lacks integration with web-based applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for VoIP-based group calling that allows administrators to initiate group calls via a web-based interface, using a Group Calling Server to connect administrators and participants without the need for traditional conference bridges, leveraging SIP-based group call setup and real-time management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional conference bridge with dial-in information is used, then group calling function is achieved, but administrative complexity and operational difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the conference bridge function from the traditional PSTN infrastructure and relocates it to a web-based application interface. The conference bridge server is hidden behind the scenes, while users interact through a simplified web interface that automatically handles connection establishment, eliminating the need for manual dial-in information dissemination and complex administrative setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a web-based application as an intermediary between users and the conference bridge infrastructure. This intermediary layer automatically manages the complex tasks of obtaining conference bridge information, establishing connections, and coordinating multiple participants, thereby simplifying the user experience while maintaining the underlying conference calling functionality.
2Productivity
If conference bridge infrastructure is provided and dial-in information is disseminated, then group calling is enabled, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the web-based application interface and pre-establishing the conference bridge infrastructure before the actual group call. The system automatically retrieves conference bridge information and prepares connection parameters in advance, eliminating the need for real-time administrative setup and information dissemination during the call organization process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables self-service by allowing users to independently initiate group calls through the web interface without requiring administrative intervention. The system automatically handles all necessary operations including obtaining conference bridge information, establishing connections to multiple participants, and coordinating the call session, thereby eliminating time-consuming manual setup procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If PSTN-style conference calling is used, then traditional calling functionality is maintained, but integration with web-based applications is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the PSTN conference calling functionality with web-based application technology by integrating the conference bridge server with web application servers. This combination allows traditional conference calling features to be accessed through modern web interfaces, enabling seamless integration with web-based applications while maintaining reliable PSTN-style calling functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent achieves universality by creating a multi-functional system where the same infrastructure supports both traditional PSTN calling and web-based application integration. The conference bridge server is designed to work with both legacy telephone systems and modern web applications, providing a universal platform that maintains traditional calling reliability while enabling new web-based capabilities.
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AI summary
A system and method for making a VoIP-based and other types of group calls includes a user interface adapted for use by a group call administrator via the Internet, a database manager connected to the user interface, and a database connected to the database manager. In one embodiment of the invention, the group call administrator identifier and one or more group call invitee identifiers is a telephone number. A method includes using call information from the database to initiate conference call connections and an administrator call connection to facilitate a conference call in which the administrators call connections and the participants connections are joined to allow communications between the participants and the administrator.