People-centric view of email
First Claim
1. A contact-based message organization and display system comprising:
- a receiving component that receives a plurality of communications;
a people-based classification component that organizes the communications according to at least a contact who sent each communication; and
a multi-view display component that presents desired communications to a user in an organized manner that is based at least in part on the contacts associated with the communications.
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Abstract
The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates contact- or people-based organization of messages. A list of contacts can be generated based on the people or groups who have communicated with the user (mailbox owner) via email or otherwise. To view desired messages, a user can select one or more contacts that participated in the desired messages as either a recipient or sender. Following the selection, messages between the selected contacts and the user can be displayed in a window. Any items or information shared in the messages can be viewed in a separate window. A link can be maintained between any shared item and its message of origin. The user can also view messages that include third parties. The contact list is dynamic and due to limited display space, contacts communicating the most frequently with the user can be listed on a top level.
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20 Claims
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1. A contact-based message organization and display system comprising:
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a receiving component that receives a plurality of communications;
a people-based classification component that organizes the communications according to at least a contact who sent each communication; and
a multi-view display component that presents desired communications to a user in an organized manner that is based at least in part on the contacts associated with the communications. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
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9. The system of 5, the contact list comprises a zoom control to facilitate viewing at least one of the following:
- lower levels of contacts and contacts hidden from view.
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11. A user interface for a contact-based message organization system comprising:
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a contact list that comprises a plurality of contacts that are connected to a user via at least one communication;
a message display area that shows communications exchanged between at least a selected contact and the user; and
a shared items area that displays items included in the communications. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method that facilitates organizing and displaying messages in a contact-based manner comprising:
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receiving a plurality of communications;
classifying the communications according to at least a contact who sent the communication; and
selecting communications for display to a user based at least in part on at least one contact associated with the communications. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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