Online social network handle type ahead enhancement
US8903926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Determining a correct user with whom to communicate, e.g., the correct intended recipient of an electronic message in electronic communications. In one aspect, an unintended recipient may identify the message as unintended. In another aspect, a time lapse in response or lack of response from the recipient may flag an unintended recipient. Using a likeness algorithm, users related to the recipient is identified and the message may be sent to those identified related users.
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