We have developed a proof of concept to have a faster text chat in the traditional way in IM (Instant Messaging) style. This idea was adopted by AOL starting in Windows version 6.5.
This photo shows three text chat options: Real-Time (typically split screen), IM Style (many chat programs use this), and the new text chat option: IM with Preview option that leads to our patent:
Here is our old video to demostrate differences between IM and Realtime that was developed before adding third option of IM with RTT Preview:
AOL has adopted our idea of IM with Real Time Text preview:
