Abstract: A system for sending immediate popup messages between Internet users, the system including a user interface for sending messages and displaying messages in popup windows; a method and infrastructure for continuously tracking and reporting the online status of users, the infrastructure comprising servers and client software; and a method for communicating to users behind firewalls.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 4, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 24, 1999
Assignee:
Flash Communications, Inc.
Inventors:
Sudhanshu Aggarwal, Peter Beebee, Kleanthes Koniaris, Rajeev Surati