Abstract: An online meeting system begins the process of connecting a user to an online meeting when a request is received from a user to start or join the online meeting. In response to the request, a pre-meeting user interface (UI) is displayed having a user interface control which, when activated, enables transmission of audio and/or video data for the online meeting, and prior to activation of the control, connection parameters are shared with an online meeting service to preheat the meeting. In response to activation of the control, transmission of audio and/or video data for the online meeting is enabled.

Abstract: An online meeting system begins the process of connecting a user to an online meeting when a request is received from a user to start or join the online meeting. In response to the request, a pre-meeting user interface (UI) is displayed having a user interface control which, when activated, enables transmission of audio and/or video data for the online meeting, and prior to activation of the control, connection parameters are shared with an online meeting service to preheat the meeting. In response to activation of the control, transmission of audio and/or video data for the online meeting is enabled.

Abstract: Techniques for determining a global state for multiple related calls are disclosed. A first call between a first device and a second device is established, where the first call is assigned a user call identifier. A second call between the first device and a third device is established. A shared call operation is established by assigning the user call identifier to the second call. The user call identifier is assigned to the second call in addition to already being assigned to the first call. A first status of the first call and a second status of the second call are determined. The first status and the second status are used to determine a global state of the shared call operation. The global state of the shared call operation is updated in response to one or both of the first status or the second status changing.

Abstract: An online meeting system begins the process of connecting a user to an online meeting when the user enters a prejoin dialog for choosing meeting settings, rather than waiting until the user chooses to actually join the meeting after entering settings. Starting the meeting connection process at this time allows a shorter perceived connection time to the meeting and thus reduces user frustration with the meeting system.

Abstract: An online meeting system begins the process of connecting a user to an online meeting when the user enters a prejoin dialog for choosing meeting settings, rather than waiting until the user chooses to actually join the meeting after entering settings. Starting the meeting connection process at this time allows a shorter perceived connection time to the meeting and thus reduces user frustration with the meeting system.

Abstract: An online meeting system begins the process of connecting a user to an online meeting when the user enters a prejoin dialog for choosing meeting settings, rather than waiting until the user chooses to actually join the meeting after entering settings. Starting the meeting connection process at this time allows a shorter perceived connection time to the meeting and thus reduces user frustration with the meeting system.

Abstract: Techniques for determining a global state for multiple related calls are disclosed. A first call between a first device and a second device is established, where the first call is assigned a user call identifier. A second call between the first device and a third device is established. A shared call operation is established by assigning the user call identifier to the second call. The user call identifier is assigned to the second call in addition to already being assigned to the first call. A first status of the first call and a second status of the second call are determined. The first status and the second status are used to determine a global state of the shared call operation. The global state of the shared call operation is updated in response to one or both of the first status or the second status changing.

Abstract: Handling a related call using a shared call state. The computing system establishes a first call between a first entity and a second entity, assigns a user call identifier to the first call. Next, the second entity instructs that a second call between the first entity and a third entity is to be established. The computing system then establishes the second call between the first entity and the third entity, assigns the same user identifier to the second call, such that the first call and the second call are included in a shared call operation. A first global state of the shared call operation is identified based on a status of at least one of the first call and the second call. When the status of at least one of the first call and the second call changes, the global state of the shared call operation changes from the first global state to a second global state.

Abstract: An online meeting system begins the process of connecting a user to an online meeting when the user enters a prejoin dialog for choosing meeting settings, rather than waiting until the user chooses to actually join the meeting after entering settings. Starting the meeting connection process at this time allows a shorter perceived connection time to the meeting and thus reduces user frustration with the meeting system.

Abstract: Handling a related call using a shared call state. The computing system establishes a first call between a first entity and a second entity, assigns a user call identifier to the first call. Next, the second entity instructs that a second call between the first entity and a third entity is to be established. The computing system then establishes the second call between the first entity and the third entity, assigns the same user identifier to the second call, such that the first call and the second call are included in a shared call operation. A first global state of the shared call operation is identified based on a status of at least one of the first call and the second call. When the status of at least one of the first call and the second call changes, the global state of the shared call operation changes from the first global state to a second global state.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for delivering content to a client device placed on hold. A communication system establishes a communication session between a client device placed on hold and a content delivery service, during which the content delivery service streams content to the client device via the established communication session. The communication session between the client device that initiated the hold and the client devices that are placed on hold is terminated, thereby allowing the client device that initiated the hold to establish communication sessions other client devices if so desired. A unique identifier generated to reference the hold is provided to the client device that initiated the hold, which the client device may then use to reference the hold to execute a desired action, such as ending the hold, terminating the communication session, retrieving a status of the hold, etc.