Message service providing method for message service linked to search service and message server and user terminal to perform the method
US10547571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/951
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A message service providing method for a message service linked to a search service and a message server and a user terminal for performing the method are disclosed. The message service providing method includes identifying an instant message input through a message input box of a message application switching from a chat mode to a search mode or a suggested search word selected from suggested search words in a suggested search word list displayed in conjunction with the message input box, transferring, to a search server, a search request for a search word including a whole or a portion of the identified instant message or suggested search word in response to a user input provided to the message application, receiving search result data derived through the search word.
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