Universal presence indicator and instant messaging system
First Claim
1. A method for messaging communication on a computer network, comprising:
- embedding a signature file into an email message, the signature file including a presence indicator for indicating the presence of a user on a network;
sending the email message from a user using a first computer to a recipient using a second computer;
opening the email message on the second computer, said email message including the signature file and presence indicator;
communicating with a server using the signature file to retrieve the user'"'"'s current presence status.;
establishing a messaging session between the user and the recipient through the server.
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Abstract
A universal presence indication and messaging system enables integrating the presence of a user into all platforms enables the user of this technology on a wired or wireless network to configure, manage and broadcast his presence to a defined or undefined set of other users on a wired or wireless network. The recipients of a presence file or image can then interact with the user through text, voice or other medium without the need for any additional software aside from standard web browser or e-mail software. The system is also independent of the operating environment of the user and the receiver of the presence indication, and independent of the need for any proprietary messaging system. This Universal Presence Indication is also fully manageable by the user.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for messaging communication on a computer network, comprising:
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embedding a signature file into an email message, the signature file including a presence indicator for indicating the presence of a user on a network;
sending the email message from a user using a first computer to a recipient using a second computer;
opening the email message on the second computer, said email message including the signature file and presence indicator;
communicating with a server using the signature file to retrieve the user'"'"'s current presence status.;
establishing a messaging session between the user and the recipient through the server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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