Spinning off chat threads
US8418069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M7/0045
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solution for providing an instant messaging (IM) space, such as for a chat session, is provided, which includes provisions for spinning off of chat threads. An embodiment of the invention provides a method of providing an IM space, the method comprising: providing a first graphical user interface (GUI) space for an IM conversation; obtaining a selected portion of the IM conversation represented on the first GUI; and creating a second GUI space for a second IM conversation based on the portion selected.
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