Instant messaging system with privacy codes
US7853652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/062
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Instant messages are processed in accordance with restrictions associated with privacy codes. A privacy code is obtained from a sender system prior to acceptance or delivery of any instant messages from the sender system. If a privacy code is received from the sender system, then a recipient system accepts or delivers instant messages from the sender system.
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