Sharing and implementing instant messaging environments
US7133900B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/535
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Sharing an instant messaging environment is described. The instant messaging environment is selected from a set of stored instant messaging environments. An instant messaging environment identifier corresponding to the selected instant messaging environment is transmitted from a transmitting instant messaging application to a receiving instant messenger application. The instant messaging environment identifier is received and the stored instant messaging environment corresponding to the instant messaging environment identifier is retrieved. The instant messaging environment is activated in the receiving instant messaging application.
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