yhfung,
Hi,
I like your ideas. They make me think.
Not exactly an "OBiTalk Conference Room Number". However we can manually setup a conference call this way using the OBi. Would that do. <See below reference>
By ward, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 1:17 pm
Today's Golden Nugget from the OBiForum:
"If you are using GV, you can only make one call at a time. You can configure both SP1 and SP2 with the same Gmail acct, and now you can make 2 calls (press "flash" to put the 1st call on hold, and flash again to conference). Hence 3-way calling with OBi/GV is possible to do."
Ref:
http://nerdvittles.com/?p=720If you wanted a fully automated way of using the OBi I could think of the following method. I tried it so I know it works.
What you need:A softphone where you can configure at least 2 sip accounts and with an auto answer feature (Many have this feature). SIP communicator, 3CX have free softphones with these features. Eyebeam is a commercial version.
What you need to do:Set the auto answer feature on. Arrange with your calling parties to call a prearranged extension number after they hit the IVR. Same concept as a conference room. This works particularly well on an PBX with extensions. Without a PBX it should work as well, however there is always the risk someone will call at an awkward time and be conferenced into the call as there is no extension number to press, everyone automatically gets conferenced in. You could perhaps use a "secret" GV Tel number to avoid accidental drop ins. A softphone with the OBiAPP could create this feature using this strategy.
Hope this helps.