Instant messaging interface having a tear-off element

Details Instant messaging interface having a tear-off element Instant messaging interface having a tear-off element

2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Nguyen, Cao (Kevin) (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S851000, C709S204000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11470572

ABSTRACT:
A user interface on a display enables user perception of information regarding a communications session that leverages an instant messaging platform. The user interface includes an instant messaging application user interface and one or more tear-off elements corresponding to ongoing instant messaging communications sessions. Each tear-off element is configured to enable perception and selection by a user of a corresponding instant messaging communications session. Also, each tear-off element is configured to be independently visually separated from other elements of the instant messaging application user interface and maintained as a separate entity on the instant messaging application user interface.

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