otected function sendInstantMessage(type:String, params:Object = null):void</code><p></p><p></p><p>
	 Sends message right now.
	 </p><p><span class="label"> Parameters </span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td width="20px"></td><td><code><span class="label">type</span>:String</code> &mdash;    type of the message for Commands or Mediator's handle function to react to.
	 </td></tr><tr><td class="paramSpacer">&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td width="20px"></td><td><code><span class="label">params