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Systems and methods for displaying electronic mail messages

US8484296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2006
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/48
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for displaying an e-mail message are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes the act of classifying at least one recipient as trusted or suspect. The recipient is specified by the e-mail message. The method also includes the act of displaying the at least one recipient using a first visual cue if the classification is suspect. The method also includes the act of displaying the at least one recipient using a second visual cue if the classification is trusted. In one embodiment, a system includes a means for classifying at least one recipient as trusted or suspect, and an e-mail message display window. The recipient is specified by the e-mail message. The window is configured to display the at least one recipient using a first visual cue if the classification is suspect. The window is configured to display the recipient using a second visual cue if the classification is trusted.

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