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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2007
Alexandra K Heron, Kirkland, WA (US);
John S Holmes, Seattle, WA (US);
Nicole D Steinbok, Redmond, WA (US);
Michael a Smuga, Seattle, WA (US);
Geeven Singh, Redmond, WA (US);
Alexandra K Heron, Kirkland, WA (US);
John S Holmes, Seattle, WA (US);
Nicole D Steinbok, Redmond, WA (US);
Michael A Smuga, Seattle, WA (US);
Geeven Singh, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Methods, computer-readable storage media, and systems for establishing multiple simultaneous connections on an instant messaging program to enhance the user experience. The user receives notifications of request to communicate, an email, or an alert on communication devices. By choosing which communication device to respond on, that particular communication device becomes active, continuing the communication to transmit to and receive from on that communication device. The process also includes mirroring the communication on the other communication devices that are alive (connected) and non-mobile. Furthermore, the other communication devices are kept alive to allow the user to switch from one communication device to another during communication.