System and method for integrating instant messaging in a multimedia environment
First Claim
1. A method for combining an instant messaging experience with a primary media viewing experience in a multimedia system, the method comprising:
- providing an instant messaging user interface component;
displaying the instant messaging user interface component as an overlay on a screen displaying the primary media viewing experience simultaneously with the primary media viewing experience, wherein the displayed instant messaging user interface component occupies a non-central portion of a screen displaying the primary media viewing experience such that both the primary media experience and the instant messaging user interface component are visible to the user.
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for combining an instant messaging experience with a primary media experience in a multimedia system. The method includes providing an instant messaging user interface component and displaying the instant messaging user interface component as an overlay on a screen displaying the primary media experience simultaneously with the primary media experience. The displayed instant messaging user interface component occupies a non-central portion of a screen displaying the primary media experience such that both the primary media experience and the instant messaging user interface component are visible to the user. The user interface instant messaging component may include a conversation window having a text entry section and a conversation. The instant messaging user interface enables user access with a remote control device.
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38 Claims
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1. A method for combining an instant messaging experience with a primary media viewing experience in a multimedia system, the method comprising:
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providing an instant messaging user interface component;
displaying the instant messaging user interface component as an overlay on a screen displaying the primary media viewing experience simultaneously with the primary media viewing experience, wherein the displayed instant messaging user interface component occupies a non-central portion of a screen displaying the primary media viewing experience such that both the primary media experience and the instant messaging user interface component are visible to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for providing an instant messaging option in combination with a primary media experience in a multimedia environment, the system comprising:
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an instant messaging user interface; and
a media center menu providing entry for a user into the instant messaging user interface, the instant messaging user interface comprising an instant messaging menu for executing commands and initiating a conversation and a conversation window for displaying an active conversation. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for processing received instant messages for a user viewing a primary multimedia experience, the method comprising:
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receiving a mode selection from the user of a mode for preventing disturbance of the primary multimedia experience;
revising an instant messaging user interface by closing an instant messaging menu and minimizing a conversation window; and
receiving and recording incoming instant messages for the user. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. An instant messaging user interface for interaction with a remote control device for facilitating conversation during a primary entertainment experience, the instant messaging user interface comprising:
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an instant messaging menu for initiating an instant messaging conversation during the primary entertainment experience; and
a conversation window for display in a peripheral portion of a screen displaying the primary entertainment experience, the conversation window comprising a text entry section and a conversation record for displaying conversation history. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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