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Apparatus and method for maintaining a message thread with opt-in permanence for entries

US9705831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2013
Grant dateJul 11, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/216
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A server includes a message thread module with instructions executed by a processor to maintain a message thread between a first user and a second user. Each entry of the message thread is deleted after a display period unless an indication regarding the entry is received during the display period.

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