METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INSTANT MESSAGING
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1. A method for selectively filtering instant messages, comprising:
- receiving an instant message; and
analyzing the instant message to generate a priority score.
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Abstract
An instant messaging system having logic for managing IM messages and an intelligent queuing mechanism. One aspect of the present invention is a method for selectively filtering instant messages, comprising receiving an instant message and analyzing the instant message to generate a priority score. Another aspect of the present invention is a graphical user interface for an instant messaging application, comprising at least one visible conversation pane for displaying relatively higher priority conversations, and at least one minimized conversation pane representing relatively lower priority conversations to the at least one minimized conversation panel.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for selectively filtering instant messages, comprising:
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receiving an instant message; and analyzing the instant message to generate a priority score. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18)
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16. A graphical user interface for an instant messaging application, comprising:
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at least one visible conversation pane for displaying relatively higher priority conversations; and at least one minimized conversation pane representing relatively lower priority conversations to the at least one minimized conversation panel. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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19. A computer program product, comprising:
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a) a program configured to perform a method for selectively filtering instant messages, comprising; receiving an instant message; and analyzing the instant message to generate a priority score. b) a computer readable media bearing the program. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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