Techniques for a mixed audio conference

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9883044
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15046552

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Techniques for a mixed audio conference are described. An apparatus may comprise an audio video multipoint control unit to mix call information from multiple call connections established over a packet-switched network for a conference call. The apparatus may comprise a telephony gateway communicatively coupled to the audio video multipoint control unit. The telephony gateway may establish a bridge connection with a conference bridge servicing a call connection over a circuit-switched network, the telephony gateway to translate call information from the call connection for use by the audio video multipoint control unit. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCWASHINGTON STATE WASHINGTON

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mehta, Bimal Redmond, US 17 566
Sekaran, Dhigha Redmond, US 25 402
Thakkar, Pulin Redmond, US 12 478

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