Instant messaging with audio connection formation
US7643473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Instant messaging with audio connection formation is described. In an implementation, a method includes forming a communication to authenticate a client with a proxy during an instant messaging session and forming an invitation by the client for communication to the proxy that identifies another client, with which, to communicate via an audio connection. An acceptance is received from the other client via the proxy to form the audio connection.
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