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System and method for joining a conversation

US8650255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2008
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and computer program product for receiving a join request, from a requestor, to join an online conversation in which an online user of an instant messaging system is participating. A notification is provided to the online user that the requester would like to join the online conversation.

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