Forwarding un-responded to instant messages to electronic mail
US10356019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/214
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of forwarding an instant message to electronic mail can begin with determining availability of an instant messaging client for a recipient. The method can continue with sending the instant message to the instant messaging client for the recipient. The method can include not receiving a reply to the instant message within a pre-defined period of time. The method can further include sending an electronic mail message including the instant message to the recipient upon reaching the pre-defined period of time.
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