Patent ID: 7257618
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04L,H04M,H04N

Abstract:
1. A computer program product for use in a network system including at least two network devices network connectable so as to be capable of engaging in an instant messaging session, the computer program product comprising one or more computer-readable storage media having computer-executable instructions for implementing a method for users of the at least two network devices to communicate via instant messaging and for reducing the amount of input required by the users, wherein the method comprises: a first network device receiving a first instant message; automatically, and without user intervention, extracting one or more language expressions associated with the first instant message, including at least one language expression from a data dictionary having language expressions from a previously received instant message; displaying one or more language expressions associated with the first instant message at the first network device; receiving a user selection of one or more of the language expressions displayed at the first network device; and including the selected language expressions in a reply instant message to the first instant message.