Provider presence information
US7840636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/046
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a client computer includes a memory, a client presence program adapted to be located in the memory, and a processor. The processor is coupled to the memory and is adapted to execute the client presence program to receive provider presence information from an instant messaging (IM) server and to store the provider presence information in the memory. The provider presence information includes at least a provider status for at least one service provider.
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