Redirection of user-initiated distinctive presence alert messages
US7370278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/224
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Presence information of a first user in a messaging system, such as an instant messaging system, is relayed to a second user. A first communications client of a first user detects a change in the presence status of a first user and sends an alert message to a second communications client of a second user. Moreover, systems and methods are provided for sending the alert message to an alternate address, including alternate instant messaging (IM) addresses, e-mail address, or telephone numbers, in the event that the intended recipient of the alert message is not accessible at his or her original IM address.
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