Patent ID: 7899162
Filing Date: 2011-03-01
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method, comprising: sending a request for report content to a report server, wherein the report server generates and controls access to reports, wherein each report includes information automatically retrieved from a data source, where the information is structured in accordance with a report schema that specifies the form in which the information should be presented; processing the request for the report content at the report server; serving the report content to a first computer and a second computer; displaying a first view of the report content on a first output device of the first computer and a second output device of the second computer, wherein the first view is displayed adjacent to a panel display of an instant messaging conversation between a first user of the first computer and a second user of the second computer; transmitting a signal specifying a second view of the report content via an instant messaging protocol; and displaying the second view of the report content on the first output device of the first computer and the second output device of the second computer.