Method and server for activating a function on an instant messaging client

摘要

The method involves associating a function with a message (MV) displayed on a screen by an instant messaging client through associating a software module provided by an instantaneous messaging server with the message. An execution of the software module is launched by an action of a pointing device, when a pointer (P) of the device is placed on a display zone displaying the message on the screen. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) an instant messaging terminal comprising pointing units (2) an instant messaging server comprising storage units.