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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING AND MANAGING CHAT SESSIONS

  • US 20110055735A1
  • Filed: 08/28/2009
  • Published: 03/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A machine-implemented method performed by a machine for initiating a chat session, the method comprising:

  • monitoring user activities with respect to the data processing system, including user activities that are unrelated to chat services;

    in response to a request to initiate a chat session between a local user and a remote user, selecting a first chat service account from a list of a plurality chat service accounts associated with the remote user based on the monitored user activities;

    initiating a chat session using the selected first chat service account of the remote user and a second chat service account selected for the local user; and

    displaying information within a chat window indicating that the chat session is conducted between the first and second chat service accounts.

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