Patent ID: 7317928
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for providing Instant Message (IM) presence information through a client application rather than through a client IM application on a mobile device, comprising: receiving a request from the client application through an Application Programming Interface (API) call made by the client application for the IM presence information; wherein the client application is not configured as a client IM application; initiating communication with the client application in response to the request from the client application; searching an IM application for the IM presence information requested; and forwarding the IM presence information to the client application when the IM presence information is located, such that the IM presence information is integrated with the client application and, otherwise when the IM presence information is not located, forwarding an indication that the IM presence information is not located to the client application.