System and method for converting an email thread to an instant message group
US12069015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/066
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for initiating an instant messaging chat session from an email thread are described. In examples, an email thread including at least one email is received and user identifiers form the at least one email are extracted. Presence information associated with each user identifier of the plurality of user identifiers is obtained and then ordered. The ordered plurality of user identifiers together with their presence information are displayed in a user interface window. A determination to display a user control associated with an instant messaging capability is based on the presence information associated with at least one user identifier of the plurality of user identifiers. Upon receiving an indication that the user control associated with the instant messaging chat capability is selected, an instant messaging chat session is initiated.
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