Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer conferencing – Demand based messaging
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-31
2009-10-13
Shaw, Peling A. (Department: 2444)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer conferencing
Demand based messaging
C709S204000, C726S004000, C726S021000, C726S028000, C726S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07603420
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer instructions for automatic e-mail response interruption based on user activity. An e-mail message having an “interrupt” type designation is sent from an originator, and directed to one or more recipients. The receiving e-mail client filters incoming messages and determines whether an e-mail contains an interrupt designation. If an interrupt designation is found, the e-mail client automatically displays content of the interrupt e-mail and any pending actions required of the recipient in a forefront position in the user interface, such as through a popup window. This content display may be valid until the recipient has responded to or completes the pending action specified in the e-mail. The present invention also analyzes the sender-recipient relationship to determine if the sender has the authority to issue an interrupt e-mail to the particular recipient. This authority may be predicated on user settings or an external list, such as a corporate directory.
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Doan Christopher Hoang
Orozco Liliana
International Business Machines - Corporation
LaBaw Jeffrey S.
Shaw Peling A.
Yee & Associates P.C.
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