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Filtering features for multiple minimized instant message chats

  • US 20070094341A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2005
  • Published: 04/26/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of notifying a user of activity in an instant messaging session in a computer having a graphical user interface including a display, a selection device, and a network connection, the method comprising:

  • receiving a selection input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar;

    responsive to receiving the selection input signal, detaching the minimized chat window from the task bar and moving the detached chat window to a position on the display indicated by the selection input signal;

    receiving a configuration input signal from the selection device indicating the selection of a display configuration parameter; and

    displaying a slot in the detached chat window for each open instant messaging session according to the display configuration parameter.

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