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Assignable associate priorities for user-definable instant messaging buddy groups

  • US 6,301,609 B1
  • Filed: 09/08/1999
  • Issued: 10/09/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/07/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of assigning associate priorities, for an associate of a communications services platform (CSP) user, within a user-definable instant messaging buddy group, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving, from said CSP user, a selection assigning a priority level for said associate;

    storing said priority level for said associate in a preference database;

    detecting an attempt by said associate to establish contact with said CSP user;

    providing said associate, responsive to said attempt by said associate to establish contact with said CSP user, with a first quantity of information pertaining to a CSP user status, when said priority level is assigned as a first priority level; and

    providing said associate, responsive to said attempt by said associate to establish contact with said CSP user, with a second quantity of information pertaining to said CSP user status, when said priority level is assigned as a second priority level.

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