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Facilitating an Extended IM Session in a Secure Way

  • US 20100036916A1
  • Filed: 08/05/2008
  • Published: 02/11/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising steps of:

  • receiving a prompt from a user to activate a message interface in order to begin an on-line session;

    activating the message interface such that said message interface is presented to the user and is able to receive input from said user;

    receiving user input from the message interface, said user input comprising;

    a user selection of at least one target correspondent; and

    a first message to be sent to the at least one target correspondent; and

    sending the first message to a messaging system for delivery to the target correspondent when the target correspondent is detected to be available to receive the first message.

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