Patent attributes
One embodiment disclosed relates to a method of providing a real-time communications enhanced search service. When a search request from a client application, a search is obtained based on the search request. In addition, information as to relevant real-time communications channels, if any, is determined based on the search request. The results of the search and the information as to the relevant real-time communications channels may be combined and returned to the client application. Upon receiving a request from the client application to initiate opening of a relevant real-time communications channel, the relevant real-time communications channel may be established by communications with a second client application of a third party. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
