Patents by Inventor Mark Timothy Schmidt

Mark Timothy Schmidt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of providing instant messaging functionality within an email session
    Patent number: 8041770
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for providing instant messaging functionality within an Email session is presented. An intended Email recipient is notified that an Email message is currently being written to them. The intended Email recipient is invited to view the Email message. The intended Email recipient is permitted to interact with the originator of the Email by way of an instant messaging session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Timothy Schmidt