IM contact list entry as a game in progress designate

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2006-09-29

2010-12-28

Vu, Kieu (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Computer supported collaborative work between plural users

C715S733000, C715S753000, C715S758000, C715S767000, C715S794000, C709S204000, C709S205000, C709S206000, C463S040000, C463S041000, C463S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07861175

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for using a contact-list entry of an IM contact-list interface to designate an IM game in progress to facilitate switching between an IM conversation and an IM game.

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