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Instant messaging prioritization based on group and individual prioritization

  • US 20070043822A1
  • Filed: 08/18/2005
  • Published: 02/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer implemented method for prioritizing instant messaging chat sessions, the method comprising:

  • creating a hierarchical list of chat session correspondents;

    assigning a numerical prioritization value to a chat session correspondent based on a place in the hierarchical list for the chat session correspondent;

    if a chat session is active, designating a chat session priority for the chat session based upon the numerical prioritization value assigned to the chat session correspondent;

    assigning an indicator setting from an indicator reference table to the chat session based on the chat session priority; and

    adjusting a chat session indicator for the chat session based upon the assigned indicator setting from the indicator reference table for the chat session.

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