Inventors:
Mark McDowell - Alexandria VA, US
Joseph Khalil - Alexandria VA, US
Steven Zweifach - Alexandria VA, US
Graham Stead - Arlington VA, US
Steven Chafe - Arlington VA, US
International Classification:
H04Q007/20
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a system and method for sharing user event information (such as, and without limitation, presence on a network) among mobile (wireless) devices and those connected to fixed IP networks such as the Internet. In accordance with embodiments of the invention, the system and method support instant messaging between wireless devices and fixed IP network devices and between wireless devices and other wireless devices. The term wireless device is used broadly to include cell phones, laptop computers with wireless modems, wireless PDAs, and any other remote wireless devices.