Systems and methods for providing instant messaging to TDD/TTY users

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8787531
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13709550

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Instant messaging (IM) is provided between a TDD/TTY user and an entity. The user may use a TDD device to initiate a call with the entity. One or more converters may convert a TDD message from the user's device to IM, which is then provided to a recipient of the call, such as a representative of a company. The converter(s) may also convert IM from the representative into a TDD message that may then be provided to the user on the TDD device.

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  • UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

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Smith, Dena L Tampa, US 1 0

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