From fork-admin@xent.com Wed Oct 2 11:48:18 2002 Return-Path: Delivered-To: yyyy@localhost.example.com Received: from localhost (jalapeno [127.0.0.1]) by jmason.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5F64316F17 for ; Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:47:47 +0100 (IST) Received: from jalapeno [127.0.0.1] by localhost with IMAP (fetchmail-5.9.0) for jm@localhost (single-drop); Wed, 02 Oct 2002 11:47:47 +0100 (IST) Received: from xent.com ([64.161.22.236]) by dogma.slashnull.org (8.11.6/8.11.6) with ESMTP id g9263CK28792 for ; Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:03:15 +0100 Received: from lair.xent.com (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by xent.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B4AA12940FF; Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:03:02 -0700 (PDT) Delivered-To: fork@example.com Received: from hotmail.com (dav68.law15.hotmail.com [64.4.22.203]) by xent.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3926529409C for ; Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:02:43 -0700 (PDT) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:02:50 -0700 X-Originating-Ip: [207.202.171.254] From: "Mr. FoRK" To: Cc: "Rohit Khare" Subject: ActiveBuddy MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-Msmail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 X-Mimeole: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4133.2400 Message-Id: X-Originalarrivaltime: 02 Oct 2002 06:02:50.0320 (UTC) FILETIME=[56B33500:01C269D9] Sender: fork-admin@xent.com Errors-To: fork-admin@xent.com X-Beenthere: fork@example.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.11 Precedence: bulk List-Help: List-Post: List-Subscribe: , List-Id: Friends of Rohit Khare List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:07:59 -0700 X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-16.4 required=5.0 tests=AWL,KNOWN_MAILING_LIST version=2.50-cvs X-Spam-Level: Kind of interesting application of 'agent' technology. A mix of telnet and Eliza? (wonder if KnowNow needs this as a partner...) == http://www.activebuddy.com/products/index.shtml ActiveBuddy, Inc. has developed patented technology for building and deploying interactive agents. ActiveBuddy's BuddyScript technology powers business solutions that leverage the functionality, convenience and appeal of instant messaging to provide an efficient and immediate means of communication with customers and constituents. ActiveBuddy technology is proven in the marketplace by the smash success of SmarterChild, ActiveBuddy's showcase interactive agent launched in June 2001 and visited by over 8 million consumers in its first year of life. Interactive agents allow your customers and constituents to receive information and services in a natural, conversational interface. Software Products BuddyScriptT Server - an end-to-end software solution for deploying interactive agents. BuddyScript Server provides every component required to operate an interactive agent, including connectivity with the messaging network, message routing, data access, message formatting, user and session management, and detailed tracking. BuddyScript Server is offered in four configurations to meet your capacity needs. Its scaleable architecture supports virtually unlimited usage. More... === Here is a sample conversation on (MSN Messenger with 'SmarterChild'): Mike says: how are you? SmarterChild says: Great thx! You? Mike says: Fine. What is the weather like in seattle? SmarterChild says: Current weather conditions for Seattle, WA: Currently: 57 F Condition: Few Clouds Real Feel: 57 F Dewpoint: 44 Humidity: 62 % Visibility: 10 mi Wind: N/0 mph Next time, just type "weather seattle, wa." To get the forecast for Seattle, WA, just type "forecast."