System and method for circumventing instant messaging do-not-disturb
US8874660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/436
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for circumventing a do-not-disturb status of an instant messaging user including defining a policy of circumvention rights for circumventing do-not-disturb status in instant messaging. A do-not-disturb status of an instant messaging user is identified, and the do-not-disturb status of the instant messaging user is circumvented based upon the policy of circumvention rights.
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