Method and system for providing an instant messaging quorum monitoring service

摘要

A method for providing an instant messaging quorum monitoring service includes receiving a request from a first user to monitor instant messaging availability of a first number of users comprising at least one user who is currently unavailable. The method also includes receiving at least one quorum parameter for an instant messaging chat session. The method also includes monitoring the instant messaging availability of the first number of users and determining that the at least one quorum parameter for the instant messaging chat session is satisfied by the instant messaging availability of a second number of users of the first number of users. The second number of users comprises available users. The method also includes notifying the first user that the at least one quorum parameter for the instant messaging chat session is satisfied.