Confirmation system and method for instant messaging
US8171416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for confirming messages being sent within an instant messaging environment. An instant messaging system is disclosed, comprising a confirmation enablement system that allows a user to selectively enable a requires confirmation option for a contact associated with the user; and a send message interface that displays a confirmation requirement for messages being sent to the contact if the requires confirmation option is enabled, wherein the confirmation requirement must be confirmed by the user before the message can be sent.
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