Television integrated chat and presence systems and methods

Details Television integrated chat and presence systems and methods Television integrated chat and presence systems and methods

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Donaghue, Larry (Department: 2441)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer conferencing

C709S206000, C725S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07917583

ABSTRACT:
An enhanced television system which enables users to communicate using a television, both via messaging and telephone. Users or the system may create a buddy list. Users may send and receive program information to and from each other, and change programs based on received information. The system may maintain information regarding a user's presence on the system, availability for messaging, and television viewing.

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