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Method and system for marking email threads

US9450902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2014
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/224
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a technique for marking email threads as important. When an email thread is marked as important, all email messages belonging to the email thread are marked as important in an email user interface. Also, notifications are generated for any incoming messages belonging to the email thread that has been marked as important.

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