Patent ID: 9137047
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. An Instant Messaging (IM) system for an additional service, comprising: an IM client device including a processor coupled to a memory storing instructions for execution by the processor, and at least one IM component loaded in a computer device and configured to parse network resources corresponding to at least one additional service as to support the at least one additional service, wherein the at least one IM component is installed and registered in a system where the IM client device is in; wherein a common interface is configured between the IM client device and the at least one IM component; the IM client device is configured to trigger the at least one IM component via the common interface when a local IM user logs on; and the at least one IM component is configured to (i) obtain at least one IM user identity of at least one IM user other than the local IM user via the common interface, (ii) send a query request to query, according to the at least one IM user identity obtained, whether the at least one IM user subscribes to one additional service of the at least one additional service supported by the at least one IM component, and (iii) add, via the common interface according to a query result, a mark for the at least one IM user into a user interface of the IM client device, the mark indicating the additional service subscribed by the at least one IM user; wherein the query request comprises the at least one IM user identity obtained and at least one identity of the at least one additional service supported by the at least one IM component.