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Method and system for facilitating instant messaging transactions between disparate service providers

  • US 20040128352A1
  • Filed: 12/27/2002
  • Published: 07/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of facilitating instant messaging (IM) over an electronic communication network between a first address that includes a first domain and a second address that includes a second domain that is different from the first, comprising:

  • receiving a first message from the first address that is directed to the second address; and

    mapping the first address to a substitute address that includes the second domain name.

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