Method and system for automatic real-time meeting attendance tracking and reporting in a multi-user telephone conferencing environment

摘要

The present invention provides an automated method and system to arrange and conduct a telephone conference meeting without the need for an independent moderator to conduct the meeting. With the present invention, a conference call host can automatically set up the meeting configuration in advance of the meeting, monitor activities during the meeting including the attendance of participants in the meeting and receive a report at the conclusion of the meeting. In addition, the present invention provides the capability to signal the host when a participant has entered or left the meeting without interrupting the meeting. This notification will enable the host to know who is in attendance at any given time during the meeting. The present invention can also assign permissions to the participants that will limit or allow a participant to speak during the meeting. With this ability, the host can control the flow of the meeting.