System and method for implementation of instant messaging hunting groups

摘要

System and method for implementing hunting groups for instant messaging ("IM") are described. One embodiment is a method for implementing IM group hunting by an IM event server (IMES). The method comprises receiving a request from a first user to initiate an IM session with any one member of a group; responsive to the request, automatically determining a group member available for participating in an IM session with the first user; and establishing an IM session between the first user and the available group member.