Methods and systems for providing application level presence information in wireless communication
First Claim
1. A network, comprising:
- an application server configured to communicate with a first client; and
a presence server configured to receive application presence data associated with the first client from the application server.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for determining and maintaining user presence information include capturing user presence data with an application presence server. The application presence server can be configured to update user presence data as a user initiates or exits an application. Applications associated with user presence data are configured to query an application proxy client concerning user presence data of a selected user and, based on a returned user status, deliver, discard, or redirect a message intended for the user. User presence data is stored in a user presence repository and can be provided via Internet-based or other connections to applications executed on external networks. User activity status can be used to select or update user presence data. In some examples, an application server of an external network is configured to receive user presence data from the presence server.
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30 Claims
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1. A network, comprising:
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an application server configured to communicate with a first client; and
a presence server configured to receive application presence data associated with the first client from the application server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An application server, comprising:
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a processor configured to execute a selected application; and
a memory configured to receive user presence data associated with usage of the selected application by at least one user. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30)
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12. A messaging system, comprising a messaging application server configured to provide user presence data to a predetermined set of messaging system users.
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15. A network gateway, comprising:
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an input connection configured to receive a message for delivery to a recipient;
an output configured to deliver a user presence query, wherein the message is processed based on the user presence query.
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17. A messaging method, comprising:
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selecting a message for delivery to at least one selected recipient;
evaluating application presence data associated with the recipient; and
processing the message based on the evaluation.
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23. A messaging method, comprising:
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displaying user presence data for a list of recipients; and
delivering a message based on the displayed user presence data.
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25. An instant messaging method, comprising:
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means for obtaining user presence data from at least one user; and
means for delivering a message to the at least one user based on the user presence data.
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26. A method for determining presence information for an application associated with a mobile network system, comprising:
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determining if a first time period has expired since a status of a mobile station was captured;
upon expiration of the first period of time, transmitting a notification message to the mobile station; and
if the mobile station replies to the notification message, determining the status of the mobile communication unit to be active.
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28. A communication system, comprising:
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an application server in communication with a client and configured to provide a selected application; and
an activity repository configured to retain a user activity status associated with interaction of the client with the selected application.
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