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Methods and systems for associating instant messenger events

US8631076B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2004
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/216
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for associating instant messenger events are described. In one embodiment, a first instant messenger event is identified. It may then be determined whether the first instant messenger event is associated with at least a previously indexed second instant messenger event based, at least in part, on a relevance measure.

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