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A method and apparatus for controlling participant input in a conferencing environment supporting at least first and second end points which can operate in at least two different modes. While in the first operating mode, the end points can make changes to the conference data at will. The conference

A method and apparatus for controlling participant input in a conferencing environment supporting at least first and second end points which can operate in at least two different modes. While in the first operating mode, the end points can make changes to the conference data at will. The conference remains in the first operating mode until a request is received from a participant to change the conference to a second operating mode. Once this request is received, the conference switches to the second operating mode. While in the second operating mode, only one of the first and second end points can make changes at any particular time.

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [1.]operating a conference wherein a plurality of end points are interconnected to exchange conference data based at least in part on the holding of an application token by a single token holder; andallowing each end point, independently during the conference, to select a combi

[What is claimed is:] [1.]operating a conference wherein a plurality of end points are interconnected to exchange conference data based at least in part on the holding of an application token by a single token holder; andallowing each end point, independently during the conference, to select a combination of automatic or manual acquiring of the application token and automatic or manual releasing of the application token, said automatic acquisition based at least in part on participant activity in the conferencing environment;wherein only said single token holder may modify shared conference data.