A messaging communication system (10) includes a plurality of messaging clients (12). A first messaging client (14) establishes a first communication connection (16) operating using a plurality of client data (25). The first messaging client (14) transfers the plurality of client data (25) to a second...http://www.google.com/patents/US6983370?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6983370 - System for providing continuity between messaging clients and method therefor