Spinning off chat threads

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8418069
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11537119

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A solution for providing an instant messaging (IM) space, such as for a chat session, is provided, which includes provisions for spinning off of chat threads. An embodiment of the invention provides a method of providing an IM space, the method comprising: providing a first graphical user interface (GUI) space for an IM conversation; obtaining a selected portion of the IM conversation represented on the first GUI; and creating a second GUI space for a second IM conversation based on the portion selected.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lance, John M Littleton, US 19 515
Schirmer, Andrew L Andover, US 135 4658
Wanderski, Anuphinh P Durham, US 11 566

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