Multi-system instant messaging (IM)
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1. A method comprising:
- establishing a first instant-messaging (IM) session in a single IM-session window, the first IM session being initiated with a first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
establishing a second IM session in the single IM-session window, the second IM session being initiated with a second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for instant messaging (IM) with multiple contacts from multiple IM systems are presented. In one embodiment, incoming IM messages from multiple IM systems are translated and displayed to the user. Similarly, outgoing IM messages from the user are translated for compatibility with each of the multiple IM systems, thereby permitting communication between the user and contacts at the multiple IM systems. In another embodiment, an incoming IM message from one of the IM systems is translated for compatibility with each of the other IM systems, thereby permitting communication between contacts at the multiple IM systems.
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1. A method comprising:
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establishing a first instant-messaging (IM) session in a single IM-session window, the first IM session being initiated with a first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
establishing a second IM session in the single IM-session window, the second IM session being initiated with a second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method comprising:
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receiving a first instant-messaging (IM) message from a first contact, the first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
conveying the first IM message to a second contact, the second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system comprising:
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means for establishing a first instant-messaging (IM) session in a single IM-session window, the first IM session being initiated with a first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
means for establishing a second IM session in the single IM-session window, the second IM session being initiated with a second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A system comprising:
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means for receiving a first instant-messaging (IM) message from a first contact, the first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
means for conveying the first IM message to a second contact, the second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. A system comprising:
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logic adapted to establish a first instant-messaging (IM) session in a single IM-session window, the first IM session being initiated with a first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
logic adapted to establish a second IM session in the single IM-session window, the second IM session being initiated with a second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27)
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28. A system comprising:
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logic adapted to receive a first instant-messaging (IM) message from a first contact, the first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
logic adapted to convey the first IM message to a second contact, the second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A computer-readable medium comprising:
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computer-readable code configured to instruct a programmable device to establish a first instant-messaging (IM) session in a single IM-session window, the first IM session being initiated with a first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
computer-readable code configured to instruct a programmable device to establish a second IM session in the single IM-session window, the second IM session being initiated with a second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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41. A computer-readable medium comprising:
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computer-readable code configured to instruct a programmable device to receive a first instant-messaging (IM) message from a first contact, the first contact having a first IM account, the first IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a first IM protocol; and
computer-readable code configured to instruct a programmable device to convey the first IM message to a second contact, the second contact having a second IM account, the second IM account adapted to transmit and receive IM messages using a second IM protocol. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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