Real-time notification of presence availability
US8606909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for providing presence status information of a first user to a second user. The system includes a presence server for storing presence status information of the first user. The presence server is configured to detect a change in the presence status of the first user. The presence server also informs a notification server of a change in the presence status of the first user. The notification server sends a notification message to a communication device of the second user. The notification message contains current presence status information of the first user. Other systems and methods are also provided.
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