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System and method for administering a device via instant messaging

  • US 7,895,314 B1
  • Filed: 12/19/2003
  • Issued: 02/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • sending an instant messaging message, from a device, in response to the device detecting a trigger condition, whereinthe instant messaging message includes a plurality of options;

    selecting an administrator from a plurality of administrators, based upon presence information maintained by an instant messaging client, wherein the instant messaging message is sent to the selected administrator;

    detecting a second instant messaging message from the administrator on a port associated with the device;

    performing an action corresponding to an administrative command, whereinthe second instant messaging message comprises information indicative of the administrative command;

    in response to the detecting the second instant messaging message, sending a message, from the device, to each of a plurality of devices, whereinthe message indicates the administrative command,a cluster comprises the plurality of devices, andthe message is sent according to a cluster communication protocol.

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