Method and system for pinning contacts and items

Details Method and system for pinning contacts and items Method and system for pinning contacts and items

2004-01-28

2009-02-17

Wiley, David (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Computer supported collaborative work between plural users

Reexamination Certificate

active

07493567

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method and system of pinning and displaying pinned items. Pinned items are displayed such that they are visually distinguishable and prioritized higher than related non-pinned items. For example, pinned contacts are displayed at the top of the contact list and are visually distinguishable from the other contacts. A special icon is used to show an item that is “pinned.” contact. A pinned item is a copy of a contact. The copy helps a user quickly access the items they most commonly communicate with and use and provides an importance to an item.

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