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System and method for in-context, topic-oriented instant messaging

  • US 8,190,999 B2
  • Filed: 05/20/2004
  • Issued: 05/29/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • a computer creating a plurality of topics;

    the computer assigning a statement classification method to each of the plurality of topics;

    the computer submitting a plurality of instant messaging statements to an instant messaging channel;

    the computer associating each of the plurality of instant messaging statements with one of the plurality of topics in accordance with an assigned statement classification method;

    the computer grouping together each of the plurality of instant messaging statements having a common topic into a plurality of topic groups;

    the computer displaying each of the plurality of topic groups in a separate window on a computer display;

    wherein each of the topics comprises a topic name;

    wherein the topic name of each of the topics is negotiable, thereby allowing any participant to propose a change to the topic name; and

    wherein the change is subject to an approval by a group leader.

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