Abstract: Computer program code receives input information for setup a video conference, and attributes of participants associated with one or more video endpoints in the video conference. The program code parses the input information to determine whether there are video data streams available for broadcast, and parameters in an access control file granting one or more of the participants a right to control which of the video data streams available for broadcast they view. The program code extracts parameters from the input information. The program code stores the parameters that are extracted as metadata. The program code compares the metadata with the attributes of the participants associated with the one or more video endpoints to determine matches. The program code requests a multipoint control unit to send one or more of the video data streams based on the access control file, criteria specified by the participants, and the matches determined.

Abstract: Computer program code receives input information for setup a video conference, and attributes of participants associated with one or more video endpoints in the video conference. The program code parses the input information to determine whether there are video data streams available for broadcast, and parameters in an access control file granting one or more of the participants a right to control which of the video data streams available for broadcast they view. The program code extracts parameters from the input information. The program code stores the parameters that are extracted as metadata. The program code compares the metadata with the attributes of the participants associated with the one or more video endpoints to determine matches. The program code requests a multipoint control unit to send one or more of the video data streams based on the access control file, criteria specified by the participants, and the matches determined.

Abstract: A method is provided for executing and organizing collaborative exchange during a telephone call utilizing a user interface (UI). A telephone call is placed, such that participants are connected. Audible content transmitted and received over a network for the telephone call. A user interface, representing the telephone call itself, is provided and is configured to allow collaborative exchange among participants of the telephone call. The telephone call is placed without having to set up a meeting session to facilitate collaborative exchange or without having to set up a web conference to facilitate collaborative exchange. The telephone call is placed without having to schedule in advance to allow for collaborative exchange. The user interface provides real time collaboration tools for collaboration exchange, and the collaboration tools do not have to be set up in advance.