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Systems and methods for instant messaging using a control device

US7738870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2007
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method for instant messaging using a control device, a user is authenticated with an instant messenger server. A message is received. The received message includes message data from the instant messenger server. It is determined whether the message should be forwarded to the control device. If it was determined that the message should be forwarded to the control device, the received message is forwarded to the control device.

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