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Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products For Instant Messaging

  • US 20100131599A1
  • Filed: 11/24/2008
  • Published: 05/27/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method for monitoring viewing of instant messages, comprising:

  • receiving a message from a sender;

    displaying said message in a chat client of a recipient, wherein said message is displayed in an encrypted form to prevent human intelligible display of said message;

    receiving an indication of selection of said message by said recipient;

    displaying said message in said chat client in an un-encrypted form; and

    sending an acknowledgement to said sender after said displaying step.

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