Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer conferencing – Demand based messaging
Reexamination Certificate
2003-02-10
2010-10-19
England, David E (Department: 2443)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer conferencing
Demand based messaging
C709S204000, C709S205000, C709S224000, C715S758000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07818375
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for providing advanced instant messaging (IM) notification are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an event message, which is received prior sending of an initial message by a user, is used to generate a notification to a contact. The notification indicates to the contact that the user is preparing to initiate a chat session prior to opening a chat window.
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Daigle Brian K.
Daniell W. Todd
Malik Dale W.
Watts Douglas B.
AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P.
England David E
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley LLP
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