User experience for multiple simultaneous connections on an instant messaging program
US8244878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/54
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, computer-readable storage media, and systems for establishing multiple simultaneous connections on an instant messaging program to enhance the user experience. The user receives notifications of request to communicate, an email, or an alert on communication devices. By choosing which communication device to respond on, that particular communication device becomes active, continuing the communication to transmit to and receive from on that communication device. The process also includes mirroring the communication on the other communication devices that are alive (connected) and non-mobile. Furthermore, the other communication devices are kept alive to allow the user to switch from one communication device to another during communication.
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