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System and method of updating presence information

US8260317B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2011
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/42374
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network node provides presence updates to mobile users. The node reduces the amount of network traffic by eliminating the need for explicit messaging used to inform a user of presence updates. Additionally, the node reduces network traffic by consolidating presence updates, and sending the user only changed portions of the presence information.

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