Detachable control window for instant messaging chats
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1. In a computer having a graphical user interface, including a display and a selection device, a method of managing chat windows in an instant messaging program, the method comprising:
- receiving an input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar; and
responsive to receiving the input signal, detaching the minimized chat window from the task bar and moving the minimized chat window to a position on the display indicated by the input signal.
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Abstract
The invention comprises a system for managing chat windows in an instant messaging program in a computer having a graphical user interface, including a display and a selection device, the method comprising receiving an input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar; and responsive to receiving the input signal, detaching the minimized chat window from the task bar and moving the minimized chat window to a position on the display indicated by the input signal.
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1. In a computer having a graphical user interface, including a display and a selection device, a method of managing chat windows in an instant messaging program, the method comprising:
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receiving an input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar; and
responsive to receiving the input signal, detaching the minimized chat window from the task bar and moving the minimized chat window to a position on the display indicated by the input signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A computer-readable memory having a computer program for performing a method of
managing chat windows in an instant messaging program, the method comprising: -
receiving an input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar; and
responsive to receiving the input signal, detaching the minimized chat window from the task bar and moving the minimized chat window to a position on the display indicated by the input signal. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer comprising:
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a processor;
a memory coupled to the processor;
a display device coupled to the processor;
a selection device coupled to the processor; and
a computer program in the memory, the computer program comprising instructions for causing the processor to receive an input signal from the selection device indicating the selection and movement of a minimized chat window in a task bar; and
responsive to receiving the input signal, detach the minimized chat window from the task bar and move the minimized chat window to a position on the display indicated by the input signal. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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