Integration of e-mail with instant messaging services
CA 2440159 C · Owner: Netscape Communications Corporation · Inventors: Musil, Alex; Wick, Andy; Uberti, Justin
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A system for instant communication in real time is described wherein it is determined if a user with a given e-mail address Is available for on-line messaging. The system takes in a group of e-mail addresses and automatically looks for screen names that are available for instant messaging. Once a screen name is available for online communication an icon appears , next to the screen name. Instant messaging is achieved by pressing the icon. The screen names, the icons and the e-mail addresses all appear in the same window, thereby, integrating traditional e-mail addresses with instant messaging services making real time communication an effective tool.
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- Filed March 7, 2001 and granted May 3, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 7, 2021.
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