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Linking selected messages in electronic message threads

US9438542B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2015
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, computer program products, and systems for linking selected messages in electronic message threads. In one embodiment, related messages are identified and graphic elements associated with a first message are displayed on a user interfaces. Responsive to receiving a user interaction with the graphical element, a second message can be viewed, where the second message either responds to the first message or is responded to by the first message. Displaying graphical elements associated with related messages can eliminate potential confusion between users in group messages.

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