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Detachable control window for instant messaging chats

  • US 20070094342A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2005
  • Published: 04/26/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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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