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Method and system for managing instant messaging interruptions

US8090777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2006
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/212
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for managing instant messaging interruptions may include comparing at least one term in an instant message to a plurality of terms in a no-response-required (NRR) library. The method may also include representing the instant message as an instant message agent character (IMAC) in response to a match between at least one term in the instant message and at least one of the plurality of terms in the NRR library.

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