WO2016190726A1 - Enterprise-level secured instant messaging(im) system and method that supports cloud deployment - Google Patents

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WO2016190726A1
WO2016190726A1 PCT/MY2015/050079 MY2015050079W WO2016190726A1 WO 2016190726 A1 WO2016190726 A1 WO 2016190726A1 MY 2015050079 W MY2015050079 W MY 2015050079W WO 2016190726 A1 WO2016190726 A1 WO 2016190726A1
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  • This invention is classified as messaging technology involving how to build dedicated secured Instant Messaging(IM) system with exclusive capability in cloud computing environment and method; as well as the system and method to facilitate interconnectivity and communication of the IM server among various enterprises.
  • IM Instant Messaging
  • IM is a service on mobile phones, tablet PCs and computers to send and receive text, picture, audio clips, video clips via network; it is one of the common applications on internet.
  • the common IM services includes: WeChat, RTX(Real Time eXpert), Skype, Mi Talk and others, which are very common and popular applications on internet.
  • the objective of this invention is to provide an enterprise-level secured IM system and method that support cloud deployment in the current cloud computing era.
  • the invention expands the existing IM system structure, whereby adding a routing control layer in the IM service layer, forming a new cloud service layer, and added multi-account mechanism in user layer, so that an user can participate various group messaging in different identity, providing enterprise users a flexible, dedicated, secured enterprise-level IM service.
  • This invention enterprise-level secured IM system and method that support cloud deployment are comprised of "Client”, “Cloud server” and “Cloud router”, details are as follows:
  • “Client” is installed on the user's mobile phone, tablet PC, or computer, acting as the interface of IM system. Enterprise user can use the same “Client” to access the same or different “Cloud server” to create multiple accounts, and use these accounts to connect IM. "Client” manages and maintains contact list, friendship and organization structure of each account. "Client” supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application, as well as equipped with enterprise mobility management interface.
  • OA enterprise Office Automation
  • Cloud server is installed on the leased cloud server, to provide IM service, to build dedicated IM system. Every “Cloud server” has a unique identification across all networks, and only accepts network addressing from one "Cloud router". An enterprise or organization can build multiple “Cloud server”(s) based on their business needs, these “Cloud server” use the same user database, which enables them to build enterprise-level IM system of higher capacity and better performance. When users from different “Cloud server”(s) connecting to EVI, messaging data are transmitted amongst the “Cloud server”(s), doesn't need to go through "Cloud router”.
  • Cloud server Different “Cloud server”(s) are interconnected via network address based on the enterprise security policy.
  • “Cloud server” supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application.
  • Cloud router usually is installed on the leased cloud server by the routing service provider, providing the addressing service for IM systems of various enterprises. Every “Cloud router” has a unique identification across all networks, providing network addressing for one or more “Cloud server”(s); “Cloud router” will execute network addressing based on the unique identification of “Cloud server”, seeking the network address of target “Cloud server” for the source “Cloud server”.
  • Any enterprise or organization can lease servers provided by cloud service providers, to install "Cloud server” in order to build EVI server dedicated for the enterprise.
  • Any temporary or long term group that plans to connect EVI can lease a server from cloud service provider to install "Cloud server” to build dedicated IM server for an institution or a group.
  • an enterprise can lease different versions of "Cloud server” service that support various user headcount and access requirements
  • Routing service provider leases server from cloud service provider and installs "Cloud router” to build routing service network, to provide network addressing service for "Cloud server” that needs to connect and communicate.
  • Routing service provider can install "Cloud router” at their own dedicated servers or use the equipment integrated with "Cloud router” supplied by equipment vendors.
  • Any “Cloud server” can connect the “Cloud router” for network addressing to connect and communicate with others, according to the security policy set by groups, institutions, enterprises or organizations.
  • the "Cloud server” and “Cloud router” can be remotely pushed by software provider to the enterprise leased cloud server.
  • Enterprise can lease "Cloud server” versions that support various user headcount, and lease “Cloud router” of various durations to access routing service, in accordance to their user headcount and access requirements.
  • P2P Peer-to-peer
  • the invention a type of enterprise-level secured IM method, consists of the followings: (1) Enterprise-level IM System setup: Enterprises utilize "Cloud server” to configure their dedicated FM server, users utilize "Client” to create account and log in at the FM server, forming Enterprise- level FM system;
  • FM system connection between enterprises IM system from different enterprises can interconnect with the addressing via "Cloud router”.
  • Cloud server from various enterprises or organizations can establish direct network connection with target when network address is available, enabling users to connect to FM.
  • the significance of the invention is, enterprises can flexibly deploy their dedicated secure IM system, and connect to IM system with other enterprises according their needs, efficiently solve the issue of various enterprise-level IM systems not being able to interconnect and communicate.
  • FIG.1 is Structure Fig. of the invention - Enterprise-level secured FM system and method that support cloud deployment.
  • the system is divided into Cloud server layer and user layer logically, the “Cloud router” and “Cloud server” are positioned at the cloud server layer, and “Client” at the user layer.
  • User is the user of IM
  • “Client” is the user interface of the system and enterprise application.
  • “Cloud server” provides enterprise-level FM service for users, “Cloud router” connecting chimney-like isolated FM service built by the enterprises, forming a large scale FM network that is able to interconnect and communicate and is able to securely maintain independent privacy.
  • the enterprise-level secured IM system comprises of three components, details are as follows:
  • “Client” is installed on the user's mobile phone, tablet PC, or computer, acting as the interface of FM system. Enterprise user can use the same “Client” to access the same or different “Cloud server”(s) to create multiple accounts, and use these accounts to connect FM. "Client” manages and maintains contact list, friendship and organization structure of each account. "Client” supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application, as well as equipped with enterprise mobility management interface. Referring to FIG. l, "Client” demonstrated the multiple account mechanism, for example, enterprise user 1 use “Client” 1 to register account at "Cloud server” 1 and "Cloud server "3,
  • Cloud server is installed on the leased cloud server, to provide IM service, to build dedicated FM system. Every “Cloud server” has a unique identification across all networks, and only accepts network addressing from one "Cloud router". An enterprise or organizations can build multiple “Cloud server”(s) base on their business needs, these “Cloud server”(s) uses the same user database, which enables them to build enterprise- level FM system of higher capacity and better performance. When users from different “Cloud server”(s) connecting to IM, messaging data are transmitted amongst the “Cloud server”(s), doesn't need to go through “Cloud router”.
  • Cloud server is interconnected via network address based on the enterprise security policy.
  • Cloud server supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application.
  • Cloud server 1 provides IM service for “Client” 1 and “Client”2
  • Cloud server 2 provides IM service for "Client”3, “Client”4 and “Client”5
  • Cloud server 1 and “Cloud server”2 receive addressing service from “Cloud router” 1, “Cloud server”3 and “Cloud server”4 receive addressing service from “Cloud router”2.
  • “Cloud router” usually is installed on the leased cloud server by the routing service provider, providing the addressing service for IM systems of various enterprises. Every “Cloud router” has a unique identification across all networks, providing network addressing for one or more “Cloud server”(s); “Cloud router” will execute network addressing based on the unique identification of “Cloud server”, seeking the network address of target “Cloud server” for the source “Cloud server”.
  • routing service network is built by "Cloud router” 1, 2 to n, and "Cloud router” provides addressing service for "Cloud server”, for example: “Cloud router” 1 provide addressing service for "Cloud server” 1 and “Cloud server2"; “Cloud router”2 provide addressing service for "Cloud server”3 and “Cloud server”4 Fig.2: System deployment Fig. of the invention - Enterprise-level secured F system and method that support cloud deployment
  • Enterprise A leased the server from Cloud service provider 1, install “Cloud server” 1 to build their own dedicated IM system, their users includes “Client” 1, 2, 3; Enterprise B leased the server from Cloud service provider 1, install “Cloud server”2 to build their own dedicated FM system, their users includes “Client”4,5 ; Enterprise C leased 2 servers from Cloud service provider 2, install “Cloud server”3 and “Cloud server”4 to build their own dedicated IM system, their users includes “Client”6, 7, 8, 9 ; Group D leased the server of Cloud service provider 2, install “Cloud server”6 to build their own dedicated FM system, their users includes “Client”2, 5, 8, 10, 11.
  • Group D is a task group, target for a specific project, "Client"2, 3 and 8 from enterprise A, B, C, and personal user "Clien 'lO and 11 leased server to build dedicated FM server and system for their group.
  • Equipment vendor can deploy public FM system, for example: “Cloud server”5
  • “Cloud router” is usually supplied to deploy routing service network by equipment vendor. Enterprises only need to purchase applicable addressing service, so that their “Cloud server” able to connect to routing service network, and able to connect other enterprises when required.
  • “Cloud router” 1 provides addressing service for the “Cloud server”(s) of enterprise A and B
  • “Cloud router”2 provides addressing service for “Cloud server”3 and “Cloud server”4 of enterprise C
  • public IM Cloud server
  • “Cloud router”3 provides addressing for "Cloud server” of group D.
  • enterprise can lease "Cloud server” versions that support various user headcount, and lease “Cloud router” to access routing service, in accordance to their user headcount and access requirements. For example: enterprise C leased 2 "Cloud server”(s) to satisfy their needs in workload. This will guarantee the flexibility of system deployment and security of dedicated servers.
  • FIG.2 illustrates the System deployment Fig. of the invention - Enterprise- level secured FM system and method that support cloud deployment, it shows a typical system application and deployment scenario.
  • the above comprises of two steps: (1) Enterprise- level FM system setup
  • Enterprises utilize “Cloud server” to configure their dedicated IM server, users utilize “Client” to create account and log in at the IM server, forming Enterprise-level IM system;
  • Group D leased server from cloud service provider 2 install “Cloud server”6 to setup their dedicated FM server, users from enterprise A, B, C, and
  • FM system from different enterprises can interconnect with the addressing via "Cloud router”.
  • Cloud server (s) from various enterprises or organizations can establish direct network connection with target when network address is available, enabling users to connect to EVI.

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This invention discloses a type of enterprise-level secured Instant Messaging(IM) system and method that support cloud deployment. The IM system includes "Client", "Cloud server" and "Cloud router". The "Client" is the interface of IM, "Cloud server" provides IM service for client and "Cloud router" provides addressing service to facilitate network connection. The specifications are as follows: (1) Enterprise-level IM System setup: Enterprises utilize "Cloud server" to configure their dedicated IM server, users utilize "Client" to create account and log in at the IM server, forming Enterprise-level IM system; (2) IM system connection between enterprises: IM system from different enterprises can interconnect with the addressing via "Cloud router". By applying this invention, enterprises not only can flexibly deploy dedicated secured IM system, but can also connect to other IM system, effectively solving the issue that current IM systems can't interconnect and communicate.

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Title: Enterprise-level secured Instant Messaging(IM) system and method that supports cloud deployment
Technical Field
This invention is classified as messaging technology involving how to build dedicated secured Instant Messaging(IM) system with exclusive capability in cloud computing environment and method; as well as the system and method to facilitate interconnectivity and communication of the IM server among various enterprises.
Background Art
IM is a service on mobile phones, tablet PCs and computers to send and receive text, picture, audio clips, video clips via network; it is one of the common applications on internet.
The common IM services includes: WeChat, RTX(Real Time eXpert), Skype, Mi Talk and others, which are very common and popular applications on internet.
With the development of cloud computing technology, more and more enterprises start to lease resources from cloud service provider to build enterprise-level IM system in the process of Informatization, putting all the servers in the cloud.
This type of deployment model further increases enterprises' needs in security, interconnectivity, and intercommunication for the IM technology. Although the current enterprise-level IM can be deployed at the cloud, they are isolated like islands, not able to communicate with each other. If they use public IM system to realize interconnectivity and communication, the issue of data security will arise. Thus, here are the main issues faced at present: 1. Unable to interconnect and communicate: Various enterprises can establish their IM system using the same software, for instance RTX(Real-time eXpert), and lease servers from the same cloud service provider, but they still cannot interconnect and communicate. Although there is some protocol converter gateway technology that could tackle this issue, but greatly increase the complexity of implementing the system, on the other hand, it doesn't support IM system interconnectivity and communication among three or more enterprises
2. Data security: If enterprises do not build dedicated IM systems, instead utilize public EVI for the sake of interconnecting and communicating with each other, the issue of data security will arise, which may cause leakage of company technology and trade secrets.
Disclosure of Invention
The objective of this invention is to provide an enterprise-level secured IM system and method that support cloud deployment in the current cloud computing era. In order for enterprises to deploy secured IM system, meanwhile to interconnect when needed, the invention expands the existing IM system structure, whereby adding a routing control layer in the IM service layer, forming a new cloud service layer, and added multi-account mechanism in user layer, so that an user can participate various group messaging in different identity, providing enterprise users a flexible, dedicated, secured enterprise-level IM service.
This invention, enterprise-level secured IM system and method that support cloud deployment are comprised of "Client", "Cloud server" and "Cloud router", details are as follows:
(1) "Client"
"Client" is installed on the user's mobile phone, tablet PC, or computer, acting as the interface of IM system. Enterprise user can use the same "Client" to access the same or different "Cloud server" to create multiple accounts, and use these accounts to connect IM. "Client" manages and maintains contact list, friendship and organization structure of each account. "Client" supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application, as well as equipped with enterprise mobility management interface.
(2) "Cloud server"
"Cloud server" is installed on the leased cloud server, to provide IM service, to build dedicated IM system. Every "Cloud server" has a unique identification across all networks, and only accepts network addressing from one "Cloud router". An enterprise or organization can build multiple "Cloud server"(s) based on their business needs, these "Cloud server" use the same user database, which enables them to build enterprise-level IM system of higher capacity and better performance. When users from different "Cloud server"(s) connecting to EVI, messaging data are transmitted amongst the "Cloud server"(s), doesn't need to go through "Cloud router".
Different "Cloud server"(s) are interconnected via network address based on the enterprise security policy. "Cloud server" supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application.
(3) "Cloud router"
"Cloud router" usually is installed on the leased cloud server by the routing service provider, providing the addressing service for IM systems of various enterprises. Every "Cloud router" has a unique identification across all networks, providing network addressing for one or more "Cloud server"(s); "Cloud router" will execute network addressing based on the unique identification of "Cloud server", seeking the network address of target "Cloud server" for the source "Cloud server".
Referring to the cloud deployment in this invention, comprises of the followings:
(1) Any enterprise or organization can lease servers provided by cloud service providers, to install "Cloud server" in order to build EVI server dedicated for the enterprise.
(2) Any temporary or long term group that plans to connect EVI, can lease a server from cloud service provider to install "Cloud server" to build dedicated IM server for an institution or a group. (3) For on-demand access, an enterprise can lease different versions of "Cloud server" service that support various user headcount and access requirements
(4) Routing service provider leases server from cloud service provider and installs "Cloud router" to build routing service network, to provide network addressing service for "Cloud server" that needs to connect and communicate.
(5) Enterprises can install "Cloud server" on their own dedicated servers;
(6) Routing service provider can install "Cloud router" at their own dedicated servers or use the equipment integrated with "Cloud router" supplied by equipment vendors.
(7) Any "Cloud server" can connect the "Cloud router" for network addressing to connect and communicate with others, according to the security policy set by groups, institutions, enterprises or organizations.
In cloud deployment, the "Cloud server" and "Cloud router" can be remotely pushed by software provider to the enterprise leased cloud server. Enterprise can lease "Cloud server" versions that support various user headcount, and lease "Cloud router" of various durations to access routing service, in accordance to their user headcount and access requirements. Through this type of enterprise dedicated IM server, the security of enterprise FM will greatly improve and satisfy the enterprise user's need in security when a matured Peer-to-peer(P2P) encryption technology is incorporated into the system.
The invention, a type of enterprise-level secured IM method, consists of the followings: (1) Enterprise-level IM System setup: Enterprises utilize "Cloud server" to configure their dedicated FM server, users utilize "Client" to create account and log in at the FM server, forming Enterprise- level FM system;
(2) FM system connection between enterprises: IM system from different enterprises can interconnect with the addressing via "Cloud router".
"Cloud server" from various enterprises or organizations can establish direct network connection with target when network address is available, enabling users to connect to FM. The significance of the invention is, enterprises can flexibly deploy their dedicated secure IM system, and connect to IM system with other enterprises according their needs, efficiently solve the issue of various enterprise-level IM systems not being able to interconnect and communicate.
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The following will further elaborate the enterprise-level secured FM system and method that support cloud deployment and its deployment method:
FIG.1 is Structure Fig. of the invention - Enterprise-level secured FM system and method that support cloud deployment.
The system is divided into Cloud server layer and user layer logically, the "Cloud router" and "Cloud server" are positioned at the cloud server layer, and "Client" at the user layer. User is the user of IM, "Client" is the user interface of the system and enterprise application. "Cloud server" provides enterprise-level FM service for users, "Cloud router" connecting chimney-like isolated FM service built by the enterprises, forming a large scale FM network that is able to interconnect and communicate and is able to securely maintain independent privacy. The enterprise-level secured IM system comprises of three components, details are as follows:
1. "Client"
"Client" is installed on the user's mobile phone, tablet PC, or computer, acting as the interface of FM system. Enterprise user can use the same "Client" to access the same or different "Cloud server"(s) to create multiple accounts, and use these accounts to connect FM. "Client" manages and maintains contact list, friendship and organization structure of each account. "Client" supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application, as well as equipped with enterprise mobility management interface. Referring to FIG. l, "Client" demonstrated the multiple account mechanism, for example, enterprise user 1 use "Client" 1 to register account at "Cloud server" 1 and "Cloud server "3,
enterprise user 3 use "Client"3 to register account at "Cloud server"2 and "Cloud server"3,
enterprise user 4 use "Client"4 to register account at "Cloud server"2, "Cloud server"4, and "Cloud server m".
2. "Cloud server"
"Cloud server" is installed on the leased cloud server, to provide IM service, to build dedicated FM system. Every "Cloud server" has a unique identification across all networks, and only accepts network addressing from one "Cloud router". An enterprise or organizations can build multiple "Cloud server"(s) base on their business needs, these "Cloud server"(s) uses the same user database, which enables them to build enterprise- level FM system of higher capacity and better performance. When users from different "Cloud server"(s) connecting to IM, messaging data are transmitted amongst the "Cloud server"(s), doesn't need to go through "Cloud router".
Different "Cloud server"(s) is interconnected via network address based on the enterprise security policy. "Cloud server" supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application.
Referring to FIG. l, demonstrating the relation among "Cloud server"(s), "Client" and "Cloud router", for example: "Cloud server" 1 provides IM service for "Client" 1 and "Client"2, "Cloud server"2 provides IM service for "Client"3, "Client"4 and "Client"5; "Cloud server" 1 and "Cloud server"2 receive addressing service from "Cloud router" 1, "Cloud server"3 and "Cloud server"4 receive addressing service from "Cloud router"2.
(4) "Cloud router"
"Cloud router" usually is installed on the leased cloud server by the routing service provider, providing the addressing service for IM systems of various enterprises. Every "Cloud router" has a unique identification across all networks, providing network addressing for one or more "Cloud server"(s); "Cloud router" will execute network addressing based on the unique identification of "Cloud server", seeking the network address of target "Cloud server" for the source "Cloud server". Referring to FIG.1, routing service network is built by "Cloud router" 1, 2 to n, and "Cloud router" provides addressing service for "Cloud server", for example: "Cloud router" 1 provide addressing service for "Cloud server" 1 and "Cloud server2"; "Cloud router"2 provide addressing service for "Cloud server"3 and "Cloud server"4 Fig.2: System deployment Fig. of the invention - Enterprise-level secured F system and method that support cloud deployment
Here, various enterprises lease server provided by cloud service provider. Enterprise A leased the server from Cloud service provider 1, install "Cloud server" 1 to build their own dedicated IM system, their users includes "Client" 1, 2, 3; Enterprise B leased the server from Cloud service provider 1, install "Cloud server"2 to build their own dedicated FM system, their users includes "Client"4,5 ; Enterprise C leased 2 servers from Cloud service provider 2, install "Cloud server"3 and "Cloud server"4 to build their own dedicated IM system, their users includes "Client"6, 7, 8, 9 ; Group D leased the server of Cloud service provider 2, install "Cloud server"6 to build their own dedicated FM system, their users includes "Client"2, 5, 8, 10, 11. Group D is a task group, target for a specific project, "Client"2, 3 and 8 from enterprise A, B, C, and personal user "Clien 'lO and 11 leased server to build dedicated FM server and system for their group.
Equipment vendor can deploy public FM system, for example: "Cloud server"5
"Cloud router" is usually supplied to deploy routing service network by equipment vendor. Enterprises only need to purchase applicable addressing service, so that their "Cloud server" able to connect to routing service network, and able to connect other enterprises when required. In this case, "Cloud router" 1 provides addressing service for the "Cloud server"(s) of enterprise A and B, "Cloud router"2 provides addressing service for "Cloud server"3 and "Cloud server"4 of enterprise C, as well as public IM "Cloud server"5, "Cloud router"3 provides addressing for "Cloud server" of group D.
During cloud deployment, everything about FM can be made on-demand, enterprise can lease "Cloud server" versions that support various user headcount, and lease "Cloud router" to access routing service, in accordance to their user headcount and access requirements. For example: enterprise C leased 2 "Cloud server"(s) to satisfy their needs in workload. This will guarantee the flexibility of system deployment and security of dedicated servers.
Referring to FIG.2, illustrates the System deployment Fig. of the invention - Enterprise- level secured FM system and method that support cloud deployment, it shows a typical system application and deployment scenario. The above comprises of two steps: (1) Enterprise- level FM system setup
Enterprises utilize "Cloud server" to configure their dedicated IM server, users utilize "Client" to create account and log in at the IM server, forming Enterprise-level IM system; Enterprise A leased server from cloud service provider 1, install "Cloud server" 1 to setup their dedicated FM server, enterprise user created accounts on "Cloud server" 1 via "Client" 1,2 and 3, thus forming the FM system of enterprise A; Enterprise B leased server from cloud service provider 1, install "Cloud server"2 to setup their dedicated FM server, enterprise user created accounts on "Cloud server" 1 via "Client"4 and 5, thus forming the FM system of enterprise B; Enterprise C leased 2 servers from cloud service provider 2, install "Cloud server"3 and "Cloud server"4 to setup their dedicated FM server, enterprise user created accounts on "Cloud server"3 and "Cloud server"4 via "Clien '6,7,8,9, thus forming the FM system of enterprise C; Group D leased server from cloud service provider 2, install "Cloud server"6 to setup their dedicated FM server, users from enterprise A, B, C, and public users utilizing "Client"2, 5, 8, 10, 11 to create user account on "Cloud server"6, forming the IM system of group D. Users within the same enterprise or group can connect IM with each other.
At the moment the IM system of enterprises and group are independent, they still can't connect EVI with each other, For example: "Clien 'l, 2, 3 of "Cloud serverl" and "Client"6,7 of "Cloud server3" will not be able to connect IM with each other.
(1) FM system connection between enterprises
FM system from different enterprises can interconnect with the addressing via "Cloud router".
"Cloud server"(s) from various enterprises or organizations can establish direct network connection with target when network address is available, enabling users to connect to EVI.
When the "Client" of enterprise A, B, C and group D want to connect IM with each other, their respective "Cloud server" and the EVI system built by the enterprises and group will require addressing from "Cloud router", then only the "Cloud server" are able to establish direct network connection, different IM system can interconnect and communicate.
For example: when IM system of enterprise A wants to establish connection with the EVI system of enterprise C, "Cloud router" 1 and "Cloud router"2 is required to provide addressing; after establishing connection, "Clienf'l, 2 ,3 of enterprise A and "Client"6, 7, 8 of enterprise C can create and connect group messaging together.

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1. An enterprise-level secured Instant Messaging(IM) system and method that support cloud deployment, the features consisting of:
"Client": "Client" is installed on the user's mobile phone, tablet PC, or computer, acting as the interface of IM system.
"Cloud server": "Cloud server" is installed on the leased cloud server, to provide EVI service so as to build dedicated IM system.
"Cloud router": "Cloud router" usually is installed on the leased cloud server by the routing service provider, providing the addressing service for IM systems of various enterprises.
2. Referring to the "Enterprise-level EVI system" mentioned in claim 1 of the claim statement, the "Cloud deployment" is:
(1) Any enterprise or organization can lease servers provided by cloud service providers, to install "Cloud server" in order to build EVI server dedicated for the enterprise.
(2) Any temporary or long term group that plans to connect EVI, can lease a server from cloud service provider to install "Cloud server" to build dedicated IM server for an institution or a group.
(3) For on-demand access, an enterprise can lease different versions of "Cloud server" service that support various user headcount and access requirements.
(4) Routing service provider leases server from cloud service provider and installs "Cloud router" to build routing service network, to provide network addressing service for "Cloud server" that needs to connect and communicate.
(5) Enterprises can install "Cloud server" on their own dedicated servers;
(6) Routing service provider can install "Cloud router" on their own dedicated servers or use the equipment integrated with "Cloud router" supplied by equipment vendors.
(7) Any "Cloud server" can connect the "Cloud router" for network addressing to connect and communicate with others, according to the security policy set by groups, institutions, enterprises or organizations.
3. Referring to the "Enterprise-level EVI system" mentioned in claim 1 of the claim statement, the "Client" is:
(1) Enterprise user can use the same "Client" to access the same or different "Cloud server" to create multiple accounts, and use these accounts to connect IM.
(2) "Client" manages and maintains contact list, friendship and organization structure of each account;
(3) "Client" supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application, as well as equipped with enterprise mobility management interface.
4. Referring to the "Enterprise-level EVI system" mentioned in claim 1 of the claim statement, the "Cloud server" has the following features:
(1) Every "Cloud server" has a unique identification across all networks, and only accepts network addressing from one "Cloud router".
(2) An enterprise or organization can build multiple "Cloud server" (s) based on their business needs, these "Cloud server"(s) use the same user database, which enables them to build enterprise-level IM system of higher capacity and better performance.
(3) When users from different "Cloud server" connecting to EVI, messaging data are transmitted amongst the "Cloud server", doesn't need to go through "Cloud router".
(4) Different "Cloud server"(s) are interconnected via network address based on the enterprise security policy.
(5) "Cloud server" supports employee time attendance, email, enterprise Office Automation(OA) and other enterprise-level network application.
5. Referring to the "Enterprise-level EVI system" mentioned in claim 1 of the claim statement, the "Cloud router" has the following features:
(1) Every "Cloud router" has a unique identification across all networks, providing network addressing for one or more "Cloud server"(s);
(2) "Cloud router" will execute network addressing based on the unique identification of "Cloud server", seeking the network address of target "Cloud server" for the source "Cloud server".
6. A type of enterprise-level secured ΓΜ method, consisting of the following procedure:
(1) Enterprise-level ΓΜ System setup: Enterprises utilize "Cloud server" to configure their dedicated ΓΜ server, users utilize "Client" to create account and log in at the IM server, forming Enterprise-level IM system;
(2) IM system connection between enterprises: IM system from different enterprises can interconnect with the addressing via "Cloud router". Specifically, "Cloud server" from different enterprises or organizations can establish direct network connection with target when network address is available, enabling users to connect to EVI.
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