Converting electronic messages to message posts
US9252973B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/066
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is disclosed for converting electronic messages to message posts. An electronic message client may be integrated with a social network. An electronic message composed using the electronic message service may be designated for one or more recipients who are also members of a social network associated with a sender of the electronic message. On determining that the one or more recipients are members of the social network; at least a portion of the electronic message may be provided as a message post to a message stream associated with the one or more recipients.
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