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Instant Messaging Architecture and System for Interoperability and Presence Management

  • US 20090307327A1
  • Filed: 08/20/2009
  • Published: 12/10/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A bimodal local instant messaging (IM) server, comprising:

  • a memory component configured to store a program that causes the bimodal local IM server to perform at least the following;

    establish an IM connection between at least two users registered with an Internet service provider (ISP) using a proprietary IM protocol; and

    upon determination that the at least two users are configured to communicate using the universal IM protocol, facilitate communication between the at least two users using the universal IM protocol.

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