Instant messaging interface having an informational tool tip

Details Instant messaging interface having an informational tool tip Instant messaging interface having an informational tool tip

2002-09-30

2008-09-02

Wiley, David (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Computer supported collaborative work between plural users

C715S711000, C715S715000, C715S808000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421661

ABSTRACT:
An interface enables perception of information regarding a communications session that leverages an instant messaging platform. The user interface includes an instant messaging application user interface that enables perception and selection of instant messaging communications sessions for an instant messaging user, a mechanism to determine the content from within a desired instant messaging session that is not actively displayed, and an informational tool tip that provides a perceivable indication to the user of at least a portion of the determined content of the desired instant messaging session.

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