Patent ID: 8244878
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for multiple simultaneous connections on an instant messaging program, implemented at least in part by a communication device, the method comprising: establishing multiple simultaneous connections for communication transmitted to or received from communication devices associated with a user implemented on an instant messaging program, wherein the communication devices comprise mobile communication devices and non-mobile communication devices; issuing notifications to the communication devices: hiding windows and sounds associated with receiving instant messages and notifications on communication devices that are not actively participating in the communication; when a response from the mobile communication device is received, the communication is transmitted to or received from the mobile communication device that is in an active mode; mirroring the communication transmitted to or received from the mobile communication device that is in the active mode to the other non-mobile communication devices; when a response from a first communication device is not received, the communication to be transmitted to the first communication device is put on hold, such that the communication is not to be transmitted to the first communication device; when a response from a second communication device is received, the communication is transmitted to or received from the second communication device that is in an active mode; indicating presence on the communication devices with multiple points of presence, wherein the communication devices are in synchronization with each other; monitoring connections of the communication devices to the instant messaging program; and disconnecting one of the communication devices from the instant messaging program remotely.