Animation of icons based on presence
US7698648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/977
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for indicating availability of a contact is provided. The presence system displays to the user an indication of the presence state in association with the contact. The presence system provides an indication of the availability associated with the presence state of the contact when the user indicates to view such information. When the contact has high availability, the presence system displays an increasing animation. When the contact has low availability, the presence system displays a decreasing animation.
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