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Multiple login instant messaging

US7953803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 2006
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

Mechanisms are provided for allowing users to log into an IM provider from multiple clients concurrently. The messages are recorded and messages from the same users originating form multiple clients are differentiated. The user may then follow the IM session from any client device from which the user has logged into the IM provider. Also, when logging into a new client device in a session, the user is provided a history of the IM session.

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