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System and method for providing an instant messaging function using a personal computer equipped with a wireless digital packet-switched modem

US7554938B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/214
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system provide a mobile workforce with instant messaging capability while maintaining contact with remote systems. The invention employs the use of a computer such as a laptop computer equipped with a wireless digital packet-switched modem.

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