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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2009
Filed:
May. 09, 2003
Gregory J. Canessa, Seattle, WA (US);
Jonathan T. David, Seattle, WA (US);
Kristofer N. Iverson, Issaquah, WA (US);
Donald R. Ryan, Redmond, WA (US);
Bryan G. Trussel, Redmond, WA (US);
Gregory J. Canessa, Seattle, WA (US);
Jonathan T. David, Seattle, WA (US);
Kristofer N. Iverson, Issaquah, WA (US);
Donald R. Ryan, Redmond, WA (US);
Bryan G. Trussel, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Instant messaging systems and methods are disclosed. The systems and methods allow users to play competitive and collaborative games using an instant messaging client application. The client application may create a user interface screen that includes an instant messaging region or window for exchanging instant messages and a game region or window for playing games.