Conference call user interface and methods thereof

摘要

This disclosure relates to a conference call user interface and methods thereof. In one illustrative embodiment, the user interface provides a simple teleconferencing solution that allows a user to establish a conference as well as an individual conversation. Graphical representations, in the form of avatars, can be provided. A table surrounded by the avatars can be used to mimic a meeting room as though the parties were actually there. When phone icons on the chests of the avatars are actuated, a directory application to search for parties can be provided. A consult line, separate from the avatars, can also be provided. After connecting and associating the parties with an avatar, call handling actions can be displayed on or around each of the avatars.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a touch display; at least one processor; and a memory operatively coupled to said processor, said memory storing program instructions that when executed by said processor, causes said processor to:
display graphics representing a plurality of characters and said apparatus on a user interface provided on said touch display;display phone icons on said plurality of characters and said apparatus;connect with at least one device through said phone icons when said phone icons are actuated using said touch display;associate said at least one device with a character of said plurality of characters;display said character with an identifier of said at least one device on said user interface provided on said touch display, wherein connecting with said at least one device through said phone icons when said phone icons are actuated using said touch display comprises displaying a participant panel associated with said character having an “End Call” option, a “Hold” option, an “Escalate to Video” option, and a “De-escalate from Video” option facilitating said connection.