Terminal, method, server, and computer program product for switching buddy lists based on user profile
First Claim
1. A terminal adapted to enable instant messaging by a user, wherein the terminal comprises:
- a display capable of visually displaying instant messages;
a memory capable of storing a first user profile and a second user profile, the memory further capable of storing a first buddy list associated with the first user profile and a second buddy list associated with the second user profile; and
a processor capable of executing an instant messaging application, the processor further capable of switching from the first user profile to the second user profile such that the first buddy list is deactivated and the second buddy list is activated as a result of the processor switching from the first user profile to the second user profile.
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Abstract
A terminal, method, server, and computer program are capable of executing an instant messaging application. A first user profile and a second user profile are received and stored. A first buddy list associated with the first user profile and a second buddy list associated with the second user profile are also stored. Thereafter, the user profile is switched from the first user profile to the second user profile, such that the first buddy list is deactivated and the second buddy list is activated. The profile switch may be initiated by a user, or may be automatic based on input from a time management application. Additionally, the profile switch may initiate a switch from one instant messaging service to another instant messaging service, or from one username to another username.
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20 Claims
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1. A terminal adapted to enable instant messaging by a user, wherein the terminal comprises:
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a display capable of visually displaying instant messages;
a memory capable of storing a first user profile and a second user profile, the memory further capable of storing a first buddy list associated with the first user profile and a second buddy list associated with the second user profile; and
a processor capable of executing an instant messaging application, the processor further capable of switching from the first user profile to the second user profile such that the first buddy list is deactivated and the second buddy list is activated as a result of the processor switching from the first user profile to the second user profile. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for switching buddy lists on a terminal adapted to enable instant messaging by a user, the method comprising:
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operating an instant messaging application in conjunction with a first user profile that is associated with a first buddy list; and
switching from the first user profile to a second user profile such that the first buddy list is deactivated and a second buddy list associated with the second profile is activated as a result of switching from the first user profile to the second user profile. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer program product for switching buddy lists on a terminal adapted to enable instant messaging by a user, the computer program product comprising at least one computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions stored therein, the computer-readable program code portions comprising:
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a first executable portion capable of operating an instant messaging application in conjunction with a first user profile that is associated with a first buddy list; and
a second executable portion capable of switching from the first user profile to a second user profile such that the first buddy list is deactivated and a second buddy list associated with the second profile is activated as a result of switching from the first user profile to the second user profile. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A server adapted to enable instant messaging by a user, wherein the server comprises:
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a memory capable of storing a first user profile and a second user profile, the memory further capable of storing a first buddy list associated with the first user profile and a second buddy list associated with the second user profile; and
a processor capable of executing an instant messaging application, the processor further capable of switching from the first user profile to the second user profile such that the first buddy list is deactivated and the second buddy list is activated as a result of the processor switching from the first user profile to the second user profile. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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