Automatically replying to instant messaging (IM) messages
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May 15, 2012
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Oct 14, 2003
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides for automatically replying to instant messaging (IM) messages. In some embodiments, an IM message is received by a recipient and displayed to the recipient. If, during a predefined time interval, the recipient does not provide any response to the IM message, then the IM message is automatically replied to.

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Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. | RENO, NV | 7177 |
BELLSOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION | WILMINGTON, DE | 1233 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Malik, Dale W | Dunwoody, US | 209 | 4812 |
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2007/0005,809 Network information processing system and network information processing method | 100 | 2002 | |
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2003/0037,103 Realization of presence management | 195 | 2002 | |
7249161 Method and system for facilitating instant messaging transactions between disparate service providers | 12 | 2002 | |
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* 7328247 Self-contained instant messaging appliance | 4 | 2004 | |
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2004/0010,808 System and method for notifying an instant message recipient of receipt of a message | 118 | 2002 | |
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* 2002/0187,794 SMS automatic reply and automatic handling | 92 | 2001 | |
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6981223 Method, apparatus and computer readable medium for multiple messaging session management with a graphical user interface | 176 | 2002 | |
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7206841 Rendezvous for locating peer-to-peer resources | 126 | 2002 | |
7206934 Distributed indexing of identity information in a peer-to-peer network | 79 | 2002 | |
2005/0071,433 Method and system for processing instant messenger operations dependent upon presence state information in an instant messaging system | 41 | 2003 | |
* 2005/0080,848 Method and system for busy presence state detection in an instant messaging system | 39 | 2003 | |
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* 5068850 Parameter value communication system | 21 | 1989 | |
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2004/0158,611 Forwarding IM messages to E-mail | 138 | 2003 | |
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7058682 Instant messaging blind join | 11 | 2002 | |
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7243124 Architecture for general purpose near real-time business intelligence system with client devices and methods therefor | 32 | 2002 | |
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* 6941345 Real-time, text-based messaging between devices in plural communities | 183 | 1999 | |
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* 2005/0266,884 Methods and systems for conducting remote communications | 33 | 2005 | |
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2002/0029,269 Methods and systems for coordinating the termination of sessions on one or more systems | 70 | 2001 | |
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6807562 Automatic and selective assignment of channels to recipients of voice chat data | 144 | 2000 | |
7240093 Use of online messaging to facilitate selection of participants in game play | 278 | 2000 | |
* 6966066 Interactive television receiver unit browser that waits to send requests | 26 | 2001 | |
* 2003/0074,413 Routing of network messages | 90 | 2002 | |
* 6631412 System and method for activity monitoring and reporting in a computer network | 79 | 2002 | |
2004/0249,953 Peer-to-peer instant messaging | 92 | 2003 | |
* 2004/0254,998 When-free messaging | 158 | 2004 | |
2005/0181,878 Use of online messaging to facilitate selection of participants in game play | 97 | 2005 | |
* 2007/0016,647 Server system supporting collaborative messaging based on electronic mail | 71 | 2006 | |
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* 2003/0120,805 System and method for automatically forwarding a communication message | 46 | 2001 | |
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2004/0052,341 System for automatic notification of caller ID, e-mail identification and short message | 26 | 2002 | |
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* 2003/0233,265 Method, system and program product for interactive electronic meeting scheduling | 81 | 2002 | |
* 2004/0019,695 Messaging system and method using alternative message delivery paths | 104 | 2002 | |
* 2004/0064,567 Keeping working hours and calendar entries up-to date | 33 | 2002 | |
* 2004/0093,428 Network routing system | 8 | 2002 | |
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2004/0196,315 Method and apparatus for management of a primary buddy list in an instant messaging system | 83 | 2003 | |
2005/0055,412 Policy-based management of instant message windows | 62 | 2003 | |
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2003/0064,807 Method and apparatus for linked play gaming | 328 | 2002 | |
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* 6212548 System and method for multiple asynchronous text chat conversations | 370 | 1998 | |
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2004/0158,610 Client proxying for instant messaging | 96 | 2003 | |
7716289 Transferring instant messaging (IM) messages | 9 | 2003 | |
* 2006/0248,157 Forwarding IM messages to E--mail | 18 | 2006 | |
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* 2006/0164,994 Method and system for transmitting data packets | 1 | 2003 | |
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2006/0173,959 Agent based application using data synchronization | 194 | 2006 | |
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* 6564261 Distributed system to intelligently establish sessions between anonymous users over various networks | 885 | 2000 | |
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7461378 Methods and apparatus for processing an instant message | 40 | 2002 | |
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* 2005/0123,118 Dynamic call response system | 120 | 2004 | |
* 2007/0274,497 CALL WAITING USING EXTERNAL NOTIFICATION AND PRESENCE DETECTION | 5 | 2007 | |
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* 6981021 Position-link chat system, position-linked chat method, and computer product | 40 | 2001 | |
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* 6584494 Communication support method and communication support system | 96 | 1999 | |
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7058036 Method and system for wireless instant messaging | 332 | 2000 | |
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6237478 Device for forming a groove in the periphery of a bale and pressing wrapping twine into the groove | 1 | 1999 | |
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6327478 Short message park and page system and method | 21 | 1998 | |
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2005/0060,377 Transitory messaging with location information | 107 | 2003 | |
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6757713 Method for including a self-removing indicator in a self-removing message | 107 | 2000 | |
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* 6496851 Managing negotiations between users of a computer network by automatically engaging in proposed activity using parameters of counterproposal of other user | 116 | 1999 | |
6539421 Messaging application user interface | 366 | 1999 | |
7181497 Messaging application user interface for auto-completing address text and modifying the auto-completion behavior | 39 | 2003 | |
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* 2004/0189,698 Instant messaging to service bureau | 21 | 2003 | |
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6175619 Anonymous voice communication using on-line controls | 217 | 1998 | |
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7130884 Client system, message exchanging method, and recording medium | 14 | 2001 |
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* 9021033 Method to change instant messaging status based on text entered during conversation | 0 | 2012 |
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