System and method for an instant messaging interface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8793596
APP PUB NO 20090138809A1
SERIAL NO

11986768

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Computer-implemented systems and methods for a simplified instant messaging interface are provided for allowing users to initiate and engage in instant messaging conversations. In various embodiments, the systems and methods reduce the overhead involved in initiating and/or engaging in instant messaging conversations. In some embodiments, the simplified instant messaging interface allows users to initiate and or engage in conversations without having to open a separate standard messaging window for every conversation. In some embodiments, the simplified instant messaging interface may be used in conjunction with a standard instant messaging interface.

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  • OATH INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arad, Ronen Hod-Hasharon, IL 3 21

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