Integrated communication center
US6259449A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6505
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for integrating communication programs in a computer is disclosed. A graphical user interface includes a first interface screen which provides display areas for information regarding files and messages sent and received by the computer. The first interface screen also includes option buttons which invoke one or more communication programs executable by the computer. A second interface screen is displayed when the appropriate option button is selected. The second interface screen is depicted as an extension panel connected to the first interface screen. The second interface screen includes information relating to the status of data files or messages sent or received by the computer, or information relating to the identity of remote devices accessible by the computer over a network or phone connection.
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