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Customized presence information delivery
Assignee: Avaya Inc
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Filing: 2002-03-19
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Granted: 2003-12-02
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Expires: 2022-03-19
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a presence system capable of monitoring state information derived from a plurality of sources over any number of disparate networks. The state information bears on the presence or availability of the user and may take many forms. Based on a profile provided by the user, the presence system evaluates the state information from one or more sources to create presence information to deliver to subscribers. The profile can define different categories of subscribers for which different presence information is provided. Based on available state information, the presence system can provide different views of presence for different subscribers to allow the user to control delivery and use of presence information. Accordingly, different subscribers may receive different presence information based on the same state information.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Yoakum
- 👤 Steve J. McKinnon
- 👤 Samuel H. Christie, IV
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:43
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A method for providing customized presence information comprising: a) receiving state information bearing on the availability of a user from a plurality of devices; b) evaluating the state information with a plurality of presence rules to create presence information for each of a plurality of categories; and c) sending the presence information to a plurality of presence applications, which are associated with the plurality of categories, wherein different views of presence for the user are created and delivered to the presence applications based on an associated category.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A method for providing customized presence information comprising: a) receiving state information bearing on the availability of a user from a plurality of devices; b) evaluating the state information with a plurality of presence rules to create presence information for each of a plurality of categories; and c) sending the presence information to a plurality of presence applications, which are associated with the plurality of categories, wherein different views of presence for the user are created and delivered to the presence applications based on an associated category.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising: a) receiving a profile from the user; and b) generating the presence rules for each of the plurality of categories based on the profile, wherein the presence rules define how to evaluate the state information to create the presence information for each of the plurality of categories.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the state information stems from an interaction with the plurality of devices by the user during traditional use of the device without regard to generating the state or presence information.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising: a) receiving a request from the presence application to receive the presence information for the user; b) associating the presence application with one of the plurality of categories; and c) authorizing delivery of the presence information to the presence application.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 4 further comprising: a) determining initial presence information based on initial state information for the plurality of devices; and b) delivering the initial presence information for the user to the presence application upon authorizing delivery of the presence information.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising registering the plurality of devices or systems associated therewith to facilitate reception of the state information.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the state information for at least one of the plurality of devices includes location information associated with the at least one of the devices.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the plurality of devices is associated with a plurality of disparate networks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is a telephone switch and the state information bears on a state of a telephone associated with the telephone switch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
The method of claim 9 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is a mobile telephone switch and corresponding state information bears on the state of a mobile telephone associated with the mobile telephone switch and at least one of the plurality of devices is a landline telephone switch and corresponding state information bears on the state of a landline telephone associated with the landline telephone switch.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is associated with a cable or satellite television system and the state information bears on a state of the at least one of the plurality of devices associated with the cable or satellite television system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is an internet appliance and the state information bears on a state of the internet appliance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is associated with a wireless telemetry system and the state information bears on a state of the at least one of the plurality of devices associated with the wireless telemetry system.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is an entertainment device and the state information bears on a state of the entertainment device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is a physical presence detection system and the state information bears on physical presence of the user as determined by the physical presence detection system.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
104 words
A system for providing presence information comprising: a) a packet-switched network; and b) a control system operatively associated with the packet-switched network and adapted to: i) receive state information bearing on the availability of a user from a plurality of devices; ii) evaluate the state information with a plurality of presence rules to create presence information for each of a plurality of categories; and iii) send the presence information to a plurality of presence applications, which are associated with the plurality of categories, wherein different views of presence for the user are created and delivered to the presence applications based on an associated category.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
104 words
A system for providing presence information comprising: a) a packet-switched network; and b) a control system operatively associated with the packet-switched network and adapted to: i) receive state information bearing on the availability of a user from a plurality of devices; ii) evaluate the state information with a plurality of presence rules to create presence information for each of a plurality of categories; and iii) send the presence information to a plurality of presence applications, which are associated with the plurality of categories, wherein different views of presence for the user are created and delivered to the presence applications based on an associated category.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
60 words
The system of claim 16 wherein said control system is further adapted to: a) receive a profile from the user; and b) generate the presence rules for each of the plurality of categories based on the profile, wherein the presence rules define how to evaluate the state information to create the presence information for each of the plurality of categories.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the state information stems from an interaction with the device by the user during traditional use of the device without regard to generating the state or presence information.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system of claim 16 wherein said control system is further adapted to: a) receive a request from the presence application to receive the presence information for the user; b) associate the presence application with one of the plurality of categories; and c) authorize delivery of the presence information to the presence application.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system of claim 19 wherein said control system is further adapted to: a) determine initial presence information based on initial state information for the plurality of devices; and b) deliver the initial presence information for the user to the presence application upon authorizing delivery of the presence information.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 16 wherein said control system is further adapted to register the plurality of devices or system associated therewith to facilitate reception of the state information.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the state information for at least one of the plurality of devices includes location information associated with the at least one of the devices.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the plurality of devices is associated with a plurality of disparate networks.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 16 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is a telephone switch and the state information bears on a state of a telephone associated with the telephone switch.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
69 words
The system of claim 24 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is a mobile telephone switch and corresponding state information bears on the state of a mobile telephone associated with the mobile telephone switch and at least one of the plurality of devices is a landline telephone switch and corresponding state information bears on a state of a landline telephone associated with the landline telephone switch.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 16 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is associated with a cable or satellite television system and the state information bears on a state of the at least one of the plurality of devices is associated with the cable or satellite television system.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 16 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is an internet appliance and the state information bears on a state of the internet appliance.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 16 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is associated with a wireless telemetry system and the state information bears on a state of the at least one of the plurality of devices is associated with the wireless telemetry system.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 16 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is an entertainment device and the state information bears on a state of the entertainment device.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 16 wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is a physical presence detection system and the state information bears on physical presence of the user as determined by the physical presence detection system.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
85 words
A computer readable medium comprising instructions for instructing a computer to: a) receive state information bearing on the availability of a user; b) evaluate the state information with a plurality of presence rules to create presence information for each of a plurality of categories; and c) send the presence information to a plurality of presence applications, which are associated with the plurality of categories, wherein different views of presence for the user are created and delivered to the presence applications based on an associated category.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
85 words
A computer readable medium comprising instructions for instructing a computer to: a) receive state information bearing on the availability of a user; b) evaluate the state information with a plurality of presence rules to create presence information for each of a plurality of categories; and c) send the presence information to a plurality of presence applications, which are associated with the plurality of categories, wherein different views of presence for the user are created and delivered to the presence applications based on an associated category.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
58 words
The computer readable medium of claim 31 comprising further instructions to: a) receive a profile from the user; and b) generate the presence rules for each of the plurality of categories based on the profile, wherein the presence rules define how to evaluate the state information to create the presence information for each of the plurality of categories.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
36 words
The computer readable medium of claim 31 wherein the state information stems from an interaction with the device by the user during traditional use of the device without regard to generating the state or presence information.
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