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System and method for facilitating communication using presence and communication services

US7412522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2003
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/4536
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for facilitating communication with a user. The method comprises the steps of: receiving contact information for the user, from a presence service; checking to determine if a particular communication service is supported by the user; checking to determine if the contact address of the user is accessible; launching at least one of an appropriate helper application and objects; and initiating communication with the user through the particular communication service.

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