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Blended synchronous/asynchronous messaging

  • US 8,306,056 B2
  • Filed: 05/31/2005
  • Issued: 11/06/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of blending synchronous and asynchronous computer communication applications, comprising:

  • determining that a first user has sent a message to a second user through a synchronous communication application, wherein said synchronous communication application comprises an instant messaging application;

    determining whether said second user is currently unavailable for synchronous communications; and

    responsive to a determination that said second user is currently unavailable for synchronous communications through said synchronous communication application, forwarding said message from said synchronous communication application to an asynchronous communication application for delivery to said second user through said asynchronous communication application, wherein said forwarding includes forming an asynchronous message including said message and a chat history reflecting previous communications between said first user and said second user performed using said synchronous communication application and sending said asynchronous message to said second user through said asynchronous communication application.

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