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System and method for managing an instant messaging contact list

  • US 20070168443A1
  • Filed: 01/18/2006
  • Published: 07/19/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of managing an instant messaging contact list, the method comprising:

  • providing a contact list for each member of a user group;

    receiving a status update relating to a target member;

    determining whether the target member is contained on at least one user group member instant messaging contact list based on the status update; and

    removing the target member from the instant messaging contact list of the at least one user group member based on the determination.

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