Patents Assigned to Planet Exchange, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7171473
    Abstract: A computer-implemented process facilitates communication with an entity over a network. A static HTTP URL is associated with the entity. Communications information reflecting the entity's current online presence including the entity's dynamic session information as determined using the HTTP protocol is linked with the URL. Communication with the entity is facilitated using the URL and the communications information. The forms of communication facilitated include type chat/instant messaging, voice communication over a computer network, video communication over a computer network, voice communication from a computer network to a telephone network and two-way text messaging to Internet enabled wireless devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Planet Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. Eftis, Oleg Panashchenko