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Method and apparatus initiating instant messaging

  • US 9,184,939 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2012
  • Issued: 11/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a processor; and

    a memory that stores computer program code, at least one mobile telephone application, an instant messaging client and a database comprising entries in which an instant messaging address of a party and a telephone number of the party are associated together in an entry associated with the party,where the memory and computer program code are configured, with the processor, to cause the apparatus at least to display with the mobile telephone application an entry associated with a first party and to provide to a user, while displaying the entry, a selectable option that is configured to initiate instant messaging with the first party using the instant messaging address stored in the entry.

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