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System, apparatus and method for location-based instant messaging

  • US 6,714,791 B2
  • Filed: 02/23/2001
  • Issued: 03/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:

  • storing a first user'"'"'s instant messaging buddy list, the instant messaging buddy list identifying users with whom the first user conducts instant messaging sessions, specifying a plurality of users identified in said buddy list who are to receive an indication of a position of said first user and, for each individual user of said plurality of users, specifying a level of precision with which to identify said first user'"'"'s position;

    identifying a position of said first user using one or more position identification techniques; and

    transmitting said first user'"'"'s position to each of said plurality of users at said specified levels of precision identified for each of said plurality of users.

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