Method and apparatus for audio conference bridge initiated remote device muting

摘要

Method and apparatus for providing an audio conference bridge initiated remote device muting are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a conference bridge is configured to detect a remote mute request from a remote Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) device, such as a VoIP telephone. Responsive to this request, the conference bridge sends an indication to the remote VoIP device to cease transmitting audio traffic while still transmitting out-of-band DTMF data.