Presence status update system and method in a mobile communication network
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1. In a mobile communications system, a method of updating presence status of a mobile device, the method comprising:
- monitoring changes in the presence status of the mobile device; and
transmitting presence status data to a server system, in response to detecting a change in the presence status of the mobile device, wherein the presence status indicates whether the mobile device can engage in a data communication session.
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Abstract
A system for providing presence status for a mobile device is provided. The system comprises a monitoring unit for monitoring changes in the presence status of the mobile device; and a transmitter for transmitting presence status data to a server system, in response to detecting a change in the presence status of the mobile device, wherein the presence status indicates whether the mobile device can engage in a data communication session, and wherein the server system notifies a second mobile device of the presence status of the mobile device, in real time.
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1. In a mobile communications system, a method of updating presence status of a mobile device, the method comprising:
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monitoring changes in the presence status of the mobile device; and
transmitting presence status data to a server system, in response to detecting a change in the presence status of the mobile device, wherein the presence status indicates whether the mobile device can engage in a data communication session. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17)
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11. In a mobile communications server, a method of updating presence status of a mobile device, the method comprising:
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automatically monitoring changes in the presence status of the mobile device; and
detecting a change in the presence status of the mobile device, in real time;
wherein the presence status indicates whether the mobile device can engage in a data communication session. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18)
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19. A system for providing presence status of a first mobile device, the system comprising:
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a monitoring unit for monitoring changes in the presence status of the first mobile device; and
a transmitter for transmitting presence status data to a server system, in response to detecting a change in the presence status of the first mobile device, wherein the presence status indicates whether the first mobile device can engage in a data communication session, and wherein the server system notifies a second mobile device of the presence status of the mobile device, in real time. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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