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Methods and systems for processing offline chat messages

US7831673B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2007
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/107
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for processing offline chat messages are provided. Offline chat messages may be merged in a conversation thread in an email message. In one embodiment, a method of processing messages includes receiving a chat message when a designated recipient is offline, generating an email message that includes the chat message, and enabling a designated recipient to access the email message through an email inbox associated with the designated recipient.

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