Managing user-to-user contact with inferred presence information
US8069166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/55
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Means for allowing users to manage and make productive use of PIM data are provided. User status is determined by certain contextual indicia whereby other parties may contact the user through the most appropriate means as reflected by that contextual indicia. Information concerning presence, status, location, availability and so forth are aggregated from various PIM sources and communicated to other parties who initiate contact with the user in light of the aggregated information. Various groups and permissions may be implemented with regard to the collection and sharing of information.
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