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Control options for instant message display and notification

  • US 20070094360A1
  • 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 configuring an instant messaging program in a computer having a display, an input device, and more than one open chat session, the method comprising:

  • receiving a chat selection input signal from the input device indicating the selection of a chat session;

    displaying selectable chat configuration parameters on the display;

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

    linking the selected chat configuration parameter to the selected chat session so that the selected chat configuration parameter controls the subsequent display of the selected chat session.

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