Generating a new user base using attractive e-mail addresses
US10645053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/48
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of the present technology generally relate to systems and methods for attracting new users to create new e-mail accounts. More specifically, some embodiments provide for systems and methods for generating a new user base by offering attractive e-mail addresses. The attractive or preferred e-mail addresses may be shorter than the current e-mail address being used, have a particular format, belong to a particular domain, or the like. This email address can be reserved for few days and an invitation can be sent. In some embodiments, the invitation can be added at the end of an e-mail sent by another user or automatically generated from the system itself. When a recipient clicks on the link, the mailbox can be activated for use. In some embodiments, the system may offer a migration service to transfer e-mails from the original e-mail address to the new e-mail address.
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