Systems and methods for interfacing with a user in instant messaging
US7437410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/4536
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Reducing the amount of input required by a user to enter an electronic message. When an electronic message is received, one or more language expressions associated with the electronic message are displayed to a user. The user may select one or more of the language expressions and have the full text of all the selected language expressions included in a reply electronic message. Icons, which represent a user's capability to engage in an electronic messaging session, may also be displayed. When a user changes their capability to engage in an electronic messaging session, for instance when they go offline, a command may be sent to other users. This command may take the form of a character sequence not normally occurring in written language, which is interpreted by network devices and changes the display of the icon associated with a the user who went offline.
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