Generic unified presence detection system
US10645088B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/63
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for receiving a first signal from a first client device, the first signal indicative of a first user activity is provided. The method includes receiving a second signal from a client device, and storing the first signal and the second signal in an activity history log associated with the first user. The method includes determining, by a server, a presence status of the first user, configuring a presence indicator for the first user based on the presence status, and receiving, from a second user, a request for the presence indicator for the first user. The method includes validating the request from the second user and providing the presence indicator for the first user to the second user. A system and a non-transitory, computer readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.
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