Methods and systems for developing an instant messaging network
US8572181B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/043
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An instant messaging (IM) system has an IM server connected to a communication network, and logic operable on the IM server enabling a first user to browse contacts associated with a second user. In some cases the first user can add and list contacts accessed by browsing the contacts associated with the second user.
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