Patent ID: 6785708
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
A method for synchronizing browse and chat functions on a computer connected to a computer network, comprising:establishing browser and chat regions on a first display device; receiving a first document from a first document address through the computer network and, in response thereto, displaying the first document in the browser region; receiving chat content from a first chat session through the computer network and, in response thereto, displaying the chat content in the chat region; receiving a first request originating through a user's action in the chat region and, in response thereto, receiving a second document from a second document address through the computer network, and displaying the second document in the browser region; receiving a second request originating through a user's action in the chat region and, in response thereto, changing content of the chat region from the first chat session to a second chat session, receiving a third document associated with the second chat session, and displaying the third document in the browser region; receiving a third request originating from a user's action in the browser region and, in response thereto, changing content of the chat region from the first chat session to a third chat session; and receiving a fourth request originating from a user's action in the browser region and, in response thereto, changing content of the chat region from the first chat session to a fourth chat session, receiving a fourth document associated with the fourth chat session, and displaying the fourth document in the browser region.