Enhanced buddy list using mobile device identifiers
US7590696B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/42382
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphical user interface on a display device of a computer enables communications using a computer service. The graphical user interface includes a list of potential message recipients selected by a user as significant to the user. The graphical user interface also includes a mobile device identifier associated with one or more of the listed potential message recipients and a user account identifier associated with one or more of the listed potential message recipients. At least one of the listed potential recipients includes a mobile device identifier as the only available conduit for data delivery to the potential message recipient using the computer service.
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