Gradual image display
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1. A method for displaying a buddy icon sent between first and second subscribers of an instant messaging system, the method comprising:
- receiving, from the first subscriber, a buddy icon;
obscuring the clarity of the received buddy icon;
displaying the obscured buddy icon to the second subscriber;
receiving input from the second subscriber indicating a willingness to enhance the clarity of the obscured buddy icon; and
enchancing the clarity of the obscured buddy icon in response to the input from the second subscriber.
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Abstract
Systems and techniques for displaying an image sent between subscribers of a communications system by receiving electronic data corresponding to the image; displaying a blurred view of the image; and gradually displaying a sharper version of the image in response to user input.
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1. A method for displaying a buddy icon sent between first and second subscribers of an instant messaging system, the method comprising:
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receiving, from the first subscriber, a buddy icon;
obscuring the clarity of the received buddy icon;
displaying the obscured buddy icon to the second subscriber;
receiving input from the second subscriber indicating a willingness to enhance the clarity of the obscured buddy icon; and
enchancing the clarity of the obscured buddy icon in response to the input from the second subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer program for a displaying a buddy icon sent between first and second subscribers of an instant messaging system, the computer program being stored on a computer readable medium and comprising instructions for:
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receiving, from the first subscriber, a buddy icon;
obscuring the clarity of the received buddy icon;
displaying the obscured buddy icon to the second subscriber;
receiving input from the second subscriber indicating a willingness to enhance the clarity of the obscured buddy icon; and
enhancing the clarity of the obscured buddy icon in response to the input from the second subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A communications apparatus for displaying buddy icon sent between first and second subscribers of an instant messaging system, the apparatus comprising:
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means for receiving, from the first subscriber, a buddy icon;
means for obscuring the clarity of the received buddy icon;
means for displaying the obscured buddy icon to the second subscriber;
means for receiving input from the second subscriber indicating a willingness to enhance the clarity of the obscured buddy icon; and
means for enhancing the clarity of the obscured buddy icon in response to the input from the second subscriber.
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17. An instant messaging program that allows a first subscriber to send instant messages and buddy icons to a second subscriber the program comprising:
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a first interface element configured to obscure the clarity of a buddy icon associated with the first subscriber and to display the obscured buddy icon to the second subscriber; and
a second interface element configured to receive input from the second subscriber indicating a willingness to enhance the clarity of the obscured buddy icon;
wherein the first interface element is configured to enhance the clarity of the obscured buddy icon in response to the input from the second subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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