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Computer-implemented method and system for enabling network communication using sponsored chat links

US7818340B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2006
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/02
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method and system for enabling network communication using common search queries and sponsored chat links is disclosed. Various embodiments relate to a computer-implemented system and method for receiving a sponsored concept from a sponsoring company, receiving a search query from a user, determining if the sponsored concept and the user search query fit within a match criteria, and establishing a communication link between the sponsoring company and the user if the sponsored concept and the user search query fit within the match criteria.

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