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System, Method and Apparatus for Communicating Via Instant Messaging

  • US 20100023590A1
  • Filed: 07/15/2009
  • Published: 01/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for communicating via instant messages, the method comprising:

  • receiving a message from a message sender designated for at least one message recipient;

    determining when the message is received by the at least one message recipient, wherein a determination that the message is received is confirmed by a message acknowledgement; and

    providing a status update for the message sender, the status update comprising a visual representation of the message having a first appearance when the message is pending and a second appearance when the message is received by the at least one message recipient.

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