Nova Patents
ZA200402593B

Instant messaging embedded games.

Abstract

Instant messaging systems and methods are disclosed. The systems and methods allow users to play competitive and collaborative games using an instant messaging client application. The client application may create a user interface screen that includes an instant messaging region or window for exchanging instant messages and a game region or window for playing games. <IMAGE>

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Expired 1 April 2024, 2.5 years ago.

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