SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPDATING INSTANT MESSAGING CONVERSATIONS
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1. A method for updating instant messaging conversations comprising the steps of:
- upon receiving a first input, providing an option for sending a common message to a plurality of active conversations;
upon receiving a second input indicating selection of said option, enabling the provision of said common message; and
upon receiving a third input confirming said common message, sending said common message to said plurality of active conversations.
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for updating multiple active conversations in an instant messaging application. A menu item may be provided that, when selected enables the user to enter a common message that, when sent is applied to each of the active conversations. This allows the user to convey the same information to multiple parties, e.g. when they suddenly become unavailable. The user may also use one or more default messages to further speed up the process.
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1. A method for updating instant messaging conversations comprising the steps of:
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upon receiving a first input, providing an option for sending a common message to a plurality of active conversations; upon receiving a second input indicating selection of said option, enabling the provision of said common message; and upon receiving a third input confirming said common message, sending said common message to said plurality of active conversations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions that when executed cause a processor to:
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upon receiving a first input, provide an option for sending a common message to a plurality of active conversations; upon receiving a second input indicating selection of said option, enable the provision of said common message; and upon receiving a third input confirming said common message, send said common message to said plurality of active conversations. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A mobile device comprising a display, one or more input mechanisms, a processor, a communication sub-system for engaging in instant messaging, and at least one memory, one of said at least one memory storing an instant messaging application configured for:
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upon receiving a first input, providing an option for sending a common message to a plurality of active conversations; upon receiving a second input indicating selection of said option, enabling the provision of said common message; and upon receiving a third input confirming said common message, sending said common message to said plurality of active conversations. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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