System and method for transferring a call bridge between communication devices

摘要

An improved system and method are disclosed for conference bridging. In one example, the method enables a device engaged in a conference call as a participant to bridge the conference call and to transfer the bridge to another device engaged in the conference call as a participant.

主权项

1. A method for use by a first communication device comprising:
participating, by the first communication device, in a first communication session with a second communication device, wherein the second communication device is serving as a conference call bridge for a conference call in which the first communication device is involved via the first communication session; detecting, by the first communication device, a change in a first set of parameters of the first communication device, wherein the first set of parameters identify media, device, and network capabilities of the first communication device; sending, by the first communication device, a message to the second communication device indicating the change; receiving, by the first communication device, a notification from the second communication device after sending the message indicating the change, wherein the notification informs the first communication device that the second communication device is transferring the conference call bridge to the first communication device; and bridging, by the first communication device, the first communication session and a second communication session between the first communication device and a third communication device to support the conference call for the first, second, and third communication devices.