System and method for providing instant messaging capability...

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H04L 12/16 (2006.01) H04L 12/54 (2006.01)

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CA 2535281

Methods for providing instant messaging capability in conjunction with an online reference is provided. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving an indication to initiate display of online content, selecting at least one reference in response to the indication, the at least one reference being associated with a source, and displaying the at least one reference in association with an instant messaging enablement indicator. If desired, the instant messaging enablement indicator may be different depending upon whether the source associated with the at least one reference is not instant messaging enabled, is instant messaging enabled but not currently online, and is instant messaging enabled and currently online. Accordingly, the method may further include determining if the source associated with the at least one selected reference is instant messaging enabled and, if so, determining if the source is currently capable of at least one of receiving and transmitting instant messages.

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