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Method for deleting messages and terminal

US10241653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2015
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/42
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention proposes a method for deleting messages and a related terminal. The method includes: A: recording a sliding path of a user on a terminal and mapping the sliding path as a message deleting command; B: defining a margin of error based on the sliding path; C: popping up a message prompt box when a new message is detected and must be displayed, whether the screen is locked or the terminal is being used; D: examining the sliding path of users on the screen and deciding whether it is in line with the pre-defined deleting path; and E: deleting the message directly when the sliding path is in line with the pre-defined deleting path. As such, users can immediately delete spam messages when a message is received, even if the screen is locked. The method is easy to use and provide significant convenience to users.

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