Do not disturb filter for electronic messages
US7996476B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/436
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Data is received defining a time period during which a notification of receipt should not be provided when an electronic message is received. Data may also be received defining certain types of messages for which notification of receipt should be provided during the time period. During the duration of the time period, no notification of receipt is provided for received electronic messages that are not within one of the specified types. After the time period has elapsed, notification of receipt is provided for electronic messages received during the time period and for which no notification of receipt was previously provided. Electronic messages may be sent during the time period and electronic messages received prior to the time period may be displayed for reading during the time period.
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