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Filtering features for multiple minimized instant message chats

US7844673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2005
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/107
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A user is notified of activity in an instant messaging session by receiving a selection input signal from a selection device. When the selection input signal is received, a minimized chat window is detached from a task bar and moved to a position on a display indicated by the selection input signal. A slot is displayed in the detached chat window for each open instant messaging session.

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