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Techniques for managing calendar invites received from different messaging services

US10579969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2014
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention improve the calendar invite experience by providing a unified interface for managing calendar invites, regardless of the originating calendar service/messaging provider. When a calendar invite is received, the relevant information (date, time, location, etc.) is parsed from the invite and presented to the user through a calendar invite user interface. The calendar invite user interface can include selectable icons or links allowing a user to accept/decline an invite. Invites are often sent in ICS files or as accept/decline links. Based on the user action, the appropriate message can be returned so that the calendars of the invitees and the organizer can be properly updated.

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