System and method for managing contacts in an instant...

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2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Lo, Weilun (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Computer supported collaborative work between plural users

C715S758000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10209586

ABSTRACT:
A computer-implemented method is described for instant messaging comprising: categorizing two or more instant messaging contact names into a single meta contact; receiving a request to transmit an instant message directed to the meta contact; selecting one of the two or more instant messaging contact names within the meta contact to which to transmit the instant message based on a specified prioritization scheme.

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