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System and method for establishing a local chat session

  • US 8,787,336 B1
  • Filed: 12/07/2010
  • Issued: 07/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing content to a device engaged in a local chat session, comprising:

  • receiving, by a central node comprising a processor, first content information describing one or more digital files stored on a first network device;

    receiving, by the central node, second content information describing one or more digital files stored on a second network device;

    determining, by the central node, that a local chat session has been established between the first network device and the second network device,based on both the first content information and the second content information, obtaining first additional content that is stored at the central node; and

    sending the first additional content to the first network device for display to a first user during the local chat session.

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