| Term |
Definition |
| Access Code - |
The PIN number by which you join a conference; can be a moderator, a speaker or a
participant PIN number.
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| Accounting Codes - |
For accounting purposes, a moderator must enter an accounting code before being able to join a
conference call. |
| Alternative Dial-in Number - |
A direct-dial phone number with a (404) area code that allows any international
participants to join your conference; international participant joining through this number will be responsible for their own
international long distance charges.
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| Auto-Record |
An automated conference call record feature that can be enabled at no extra cost. Helps ensure
that a meeting is properly documented. |
| Billing - |
Monthly summary or statement of conferencing activity |
| Conference Bridge - |
Equipment that allows us to connect conference calls for you |
| Conference Call - |
The meeting of two or more persons via the telephone for discussion of common
matters |
| Conference Call Detail Screen - |
Web page designed to allow you to view all participants of a certain conference call,
which PIN number theyused, see their caller ID's, listen to their name recordings, and get the length of time/cost for their
line. |
| Conference Code - |
A specific number that one is required to enter on their telephone keypad in
order to gain access to a conference |
| Conference ID - |
A specific number that one is required to enter on their telephone keypad in order to
gain access to a conference |
| Conference Manager - |
On-line ability to manage every aspect of a conference account, specifically the conference line
and conference codes. |
Conference Recording -
|
A digital audio file of your conference in WAV file format. Available for download or
playback. |
| Conference Transcription - |
A text version of a call |
| Confirmation Email |
An email that is sent to confirm when a new conference call account has been setup. It includes
account information and conference call instructions. |
| Download - |
Feature that enables you to directly download a recording of a call to your PC |
| DTMF Clamping - |
This means no dtmf tones are heard on the conference call. When everyone is
pressing star commands, such as, *6 for muting themselves, no one hears the tones. It doesn't interfere with recordings or
calling cards |
| Dynamic Screen - |
Web page designed to show you your live call in real-time. Also allows controls
over your call such as mute/unmute callers, start/stop call recording and more. |
| Flat-Rate - |
A low-cost solution for a high volume of conferences. Pay a monthly fee for an
allotted amount of lines. |
| insight™ - |
Web conferencing platform built into the audio conference to share a PowerPoint, conduct an
on-line chat or take a poll |
| insight manager - |
On-line feature to upload and remove PowerPoint presentations and polls for use in insight |
| Internet Call (VoIP) - |
Technology that allows you to stream audio over your computer via your Internet connection |
| Lecture Mode - |
Star command which allows you to mute all participants, only allowing moderators and
speakers to speak. |
| Limited Use Pin - |
If selected, the code will deactivate after the designated number of uses. (i.e. the PIN will
deactivate after 3 uses). |
| Live Call Screen - |
On-line page providing the ability to view conference call in progress |
| Live Call Summary - |
Summary of participants on a given conference call |
| Locking the Conference - |
Star command that allows the moderator of a call to block all other participants from dialing
into their conference |
| Meeting Central - |
the platform by which AccuConference offers web conferencing
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| Moderator Code - |
The PIN number used by the host of the conference which allows the use of star
commands. |
| Mute |
Blocking the sound going into your phone line. |
| Name Recording |
A recording of what a participant says when they are prompted to say their name at
the beginning of a conference. It can be played into a live conference and is stored on the conference call detail screen for
later retrieval by an administrator. |
| One-time Use - |
An on-line scheduled conference call which is intended to be used one time and
becomes inactive after that one use. |
| OperatorAssisted - |
A conference in which an AccuConference operator moderates by giving an introduction,
running a Q&A, and/or outdialing your participants.
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| Outdial - |
Dialing a participant and bringing them back into the conference |
| Outdial (international) - |
Use your conference to make calls overseas from within your conference. This option must be
activated by our customer service department. |
| Participant Code - |
Allows users to join a conference |
| Permission Based Users - |
Assigned individuals who have been given access to specific aspects of an account or
conference line |
| PIN Names - |
Provides access to change the name of your Moderator Conference Code(s) |
| PIN Number - |
The code / digits needed to join a conference call. |
| PIN Type - |
Provides access to change a Moderator Code to a Participant Code. |
| Playback - |
The ability to play a recorded audio file into a live conference call or replay via
telephone |
| Playback - |
Feature that enables you to call into the conference bridge after a live call to listen to its
recording |
| Pre-Conference - |
Pre-meeting of moderators, speakers and operators. Participants are still muted
and cannot hear the conversation within pre-conference. Pre-conference is great for sound checks and last minute
planning. |
| Q & A Mode - |
Muting all participant lines and allowing them to ask a question by telephone keypad
indication |
| Reservationless - |
The ability to hold a call whenever you need by just calling into our bridge with the access
number and using the codes assigned to your account. You do not need to notify us of your calls under 50
participants. |
| Speaker Code - |
Allows user to join a conference. However this code will not be muted in Lecture Mode. |
| Star Commands - |
Combination of telephone keys starting with '*' followed by a number (1 thru 9)
which enable additional features such as recording start/stop. |
| Toll-Free - |
an access phone number that allows you to join a conference without incurring long
distance charges from your telephone provider.
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| WAV file - |
The media / audio format recorded conferences are "saved as" for downloading |
| Web Conference - |
The meeting of two or more persons via the internet to share presentations,
applications or web browsers |
| Webinar - |
A common term many people use to decribe a conference held over the internet. |