| 摘要 |
A method and system for scheduled and non-scheduled multi-party conference calls using electronic text messages are disclosed. The method comprises receiving an electronic text message containing a conference call request (CCR) from a client. The CCR comprises presence information of plurality of members of the client, a scheduled time and date of the conference call, and client's accou nt information. The method also comprises monitoring the client's account information; monitoring the presence information of the plurality of members; and scheduling the conference call on the scheduled time and date. The scheduling of the conference call comprises negotiating the scheduled time and date of the conference call wit h a call server located in a service provider network; and controlling communications between the client, the plurality of members, and the call server. The negotiating and controlling of communications comprise sending instructions to the call serv er for initiating the conference call for the plurality of members; and sending instructions on how to join a scheduled conference call and a conference-in-progress to the plurality of members. The method and system enable a conference call service, with pre - paid and post-paid payments of charges for clients' convenience, for any wireline and wireless devices and any telecommunications networks.
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