Networking through electronic messaging and mail
US7797318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/043
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A social networking service is integrated with a traditional communication service. The communication service may include an instant messaging service, an electronic mail service, a content page management service, or other communication service. The communication service provides one or more interfaces allowing a user to navigate and manage a contact network. A user may access several layers of contacts, and expand their contact list, by selecting additional contacts within additional contact lists.
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