Sending out-of-band instant messages from a game networking system
US8812600B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/046
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a method and system of sending an out-of-band instant message from a game networking system, an instant messaging system is accessed from the game networking system to send the out-of-band instant message to a friend of the user on behalf of the user, with the out-of-band instant message pertaining to the game networking system.
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