Computer-based communication systems and arrangements associated therewith for indicating user status

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8189046
APP PUB NO 20080310683A1
SERIAL NO

12177420

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A communication system for multiple users whereby an automatic indication of away status is prompted immediately upon a user's departure from the vicinity of a computer or other medium. In a preferred embodiment, this is accomplished, in an instant messaging environment, via a video camera arrangement whereby, upon there being a detection of a user's absence from the immediate vicinity, an automatic prompt is made to indicate away status for the user.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Robinson, John T Yorktown Heights, US 26 829
Wazlowski, Michael E New Fairfield, US 5 160

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