SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PINNABLE CHAT MESSAGE

摘要

A user interface for chat sessions. A user may designate, or pin, one or more messages sent or received during a chat session to be displayed for the duration of the chat session, while other messages may scroll off of the top of the chat window transcription area. Designated messages may be displayed, for example, at the top or bottom of the transcription area, or in a separate window.

主权项

1. A method for providing a chat interface, comprising:
displaying by a computerized appliance having a processor, a text communication window having a message composition field, a mechanism for initiating a send command for a composed message, and a message transcription area for displaying messages sent and received; initiating a messaging session, wherein messages sent and received during the messaging session are displayed serially in the transcription area until the session terminates; and providing a user-selectable mechanism for designating one or more messages to be displayed throughout the messaging session.