Method and system for handling media in an instant messaging environment
US8977970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/142
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for handling media at a communication entity, wherein the media is associated with a communication session that is capable of entering an active state and an inactive state. The method comprises determining when the communication session is in an inactive state, causing the media associated with the communication session to be stored when the communication session has entered an inactive state, and causing the stored media to be conveyed to a user of the communication entity upon determination that the communication session has re-entered an active state.
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