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System and method for sharing content in an instant messaging application

  • US 9,509,644 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2015
  • Issued: 11/29/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:

  • determining a timestamp associated with accessing content using a first instant messaging application, the first instant messaging application being executable on a computer system and configured to provide a first instant messaging window;

    automatically sorting a list of recently accessed content using the first instant messaging application based on the timestamp associated with accessing the content, the sorted list of recently accessed content included for presentation in the first instant messaging window and including information describing the content;

    receiving, by the first instant messaging application, a request to share a first content from the sorted list of recently accessed content included in the first instant messaging window with a second instant messaging application; and

    sending a message to the second instant messaging application, the message comprising a link to the first content.

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