Patent ID: 9219809
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method, comprising: determining a subset of collaboration partners in a buddy list associated with a local user based on a first predetermined criteria, wherein the first predetermined criteria comprises frequency of communication between each collaboration partner and the local user using an instant messaging application over a preceding time period; moving elements representing collaboration partners in the subset to a top portion of the buddy list by moving the elements representing collaboration partners in the subset to a top-located sub-list displayed within the buddy list, wherein the top-located sub-list further comprises at least one element representing a collaboration partner that is user-designated to be located in the top-located sub-list regardless of whether any communication has been received from the collaboration partner using the instant messaging application over the preceding time period, wherein the elements displayed below the top-located sub-list further comprise at least one other element representing another collaboration partner that is user-designated to be located outside the top-located sub-list regardless of frequency of communication between the local user and the other collaboration partner, wherein all the elements within the top-located sub-list, including the element representing the collaboration partner that is user-designated to be located in the top-located sub-list, are ordered within the top-located sub-list based on the first predetermined criteria, and wherein all the elements displayed below the top-located sub-list, including the element representing the other collaboration partner that is user-designated to be located outside the top-located sub-list, are ordered below the top-located sub-list by a second predetermined criteria that is different from the first predetermined criteria; and broadcasting multiple, different on-line status for the local user based on locations of elements within the buddy list by