Method and apparatus for wideband conferencing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8582520
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13209038

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A method and apparatus for wideband voice and optional data conferencing over a telecommunications network channel between at least two wideband communications devices. An exemplary method comprises establishing an audio link, verifying wideband capability between the at least two wideband communications devices, training modems of the at least two wideband communications device to line conditions, and adjusting the telecommunications connection line conditions between the communications devices. Once a wideband connection has been established, audio and data may be simultaneously exchanged.

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  • POLYCOM, INC.

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Drell, David Austin, US 27 1087
Rodman, Jeffrey San Francisco, US 37 1594

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