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Spinning off chat threads

US9773213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2012
Grant dateSep 26, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2034

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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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