Method and system for managing a validity period in association with a presence attribute
First Claim
1. A presence attribute information server comprising:
- a processor;
an interface unit, coupled to the processor, including a network interface for receiving and transmitting user presence attribute information;
a storage unit, coupled to the interface unit and the processor, including presence attribute information organized and arranged as one or more entries in a data structure, each presence attribute information entry having an identifier field identifying the type of presence attribute, a presence attribute value field, and a validity period field.
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Abstract
A method and presence attribute information server is provided for managing a validity period in association with a presence attribute. The presence attribute information server includes a processor, an interface unit, and a storage unit. The interface unit is coupled to the processor, and includes a network interface for receiving and transmitting user presence attribute information. The storage unit is coupled to the interface unit and the processor, and includes presence attribute information organized and arranged as one or more entries in a data structure. Each presence attribute information entry has an identifier field identifying the type of presence attribute, a presence attribute value field, and a validity period field. In at least one embodiment, the presence attribute information is maintained as an application being executed as part of a user device, where the interface unit additionally includes a data input device for receiving user attribute information from the user.
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1. A presence attribute information server comprising:
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a processor;
an interface unit, coupled to the processor, including a network interface for receiving and transmitting user presence attribute information;
a storage unit, coupled to the interface unit and the processor, including presence attribute information organized and arranged as one or more entries in a data structure, each presence attribute information entry having an identifier field identifying the type of presence attribute, a presence attribute value field, and a validity period field. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A presence attribute information manager application comprising:
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a processor;
an interface unit, coupled to the processor, including a data input device for receiving user attribute information from the user and a network interface for transmitting user presence attribute information;
a storage unit, coupled to the interface unit and the processor, including presence attribute information organized and arranged as one or more entries in a data structure, each presence attribute information entry having an identifier field identifying the type of presence attribute, a presence attribute value field, and a validity period field. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for managing a validity period in association with a presence attribute comprising:
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receiving a user presence attribute information entry including an identifier field identifying the type of presence attribute, a presence attribute value field, and a validity period field;
determining a time value when the information contained within the presence attribute value field is no longer current;
comparing the time value to the current time; and
updating the value of the presence attribute if the current time is after the determined time value when the information contained within the presence attribute value field is no longer current. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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