Instant messaging system
US9628426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/224
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An instant messaging system is disclosed that provides a means for presenting information to a user about current conversants and for managing the handling of multiple messages from different parties. A priority hierarchy is established and set by a user with respect to each conversant. Messages from high priority conversants are delivered and displayed prior to messages from lower priority conversants. In a business setting, messages may be routed to particular individuals or with a particular priority based on characteristics or attributes of the message sender.
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