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Method and system for distinguishing instant message chatting prioritization

A technology of priority and priority value, applied in the direction of transmission system, digital transmission system, branch office to provide special services, etc., can solve problems such as not helping to process chat sessions

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-21
INT BUSINESS MASCH CORP
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A user can currently tell which contact she responds to, but the IM system does not help its user prioritize all chat sessions that require a response

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[0014] Referring now to the graph, figure 1 A graphical representation of a network of data processing systems in which the present invention may be implemented is depicted. Network data processing system 100 is a network of computers in which the present invention may be implemented. Network data processing system 100 includes network 102 , which is the medium used to provide communications links between various devices and computers connected together within network data processing system 100 . Network 102 may include connections such as wires, wireless communication links, or fiber optic cables.

[0015] In the depicted example, server 104 is connected to network 102 along with storage unit 106 . Additionally, clients 108 , 110 and 112 are also connected to network 102 . These clients 108, 110 and 112 may be personal computers or network computers. In the depicted example, server 104 provides data, such as boot files, operating system images, and application programs, t...

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A method in a data processing system for prioritizing instant messaging chat sessions. Individuals and groups within a buddy list are given a priority, arranged in hierarchical order. A hierarchical list of chat session correspondents is created. A numerical prioritization value is assigned to each chat session correspondent based on the place in the buddy list hierarchy for the chat session correspondent. Two individuals that are members of the same group have the same assigned priority. If a chat session is active, a chat session priority is designated for the chat session based upon the numerical prioritization value assigned to the chat session correspondent. An indicator setting from an indicator reference table is assigned to the chat session based on the chat session priority. A chat session indicator is adjusted for the chat session based upon the assigned indicator setting from the indicator reference table for the chat session.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to improved data processing systems, and more particularly to methods, systems and computer program products for optimizing performance in data processing systems. More specifically, the present invention provides methods, systems and computer program products for prioritizing instant messages based on group and individual priorities. Background technique [0002] Instant messaging (IM) is a communication service that enables a computer user to create a private chat room with another individual to communicate in real time over the Internet. IM is similar to a telephone conversation, but uses text-based communication rather than voice-based communication. Typically, an IM system will alert a user whenever someone on the user's private contact list is online. The user can then initiate a chat session with that particular contact. [0003] IM provides a convenient real-time and low-cost communication channel betw...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04L12/16H04L12/58
CPCH04L51/04H04L51/26H04L51/226
Inventor 萨拉·C·布拉姆菲尔德
Owner INT BUSINESS MASCH CORP