Instant Messaging Client Scheduling Interface Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing instant messaging systems lack the ability to schedule future chat sessions and manage conversations effectively, requiring users to rely on external systems for reminders and availability tracking, and do not allow pre-arrangement of chats within the messaging interface.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that allows users to schedule instant messaging chat sessions directly within the instant messaging interface, enabling the creation of calendar entries for future chats, including selecting participants, topics, and details, with automated invitations and reminders, and integration with external calendaring systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users rely on external systems to schedule chats and manage conversations, then scheduling capability is provided, but system complexity increases and usability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the scheduling functionality with the instant messaging interface by integrating a scheduling application directly into the messaging client. This allows users to schedule and manage chat sessions within the same interface they use for communication, eliminating the need to switch between external calendar systems and messaging applications, thereby reducing complexity while maintaining scheduling capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The instant messaging client is enhanced to perform multiple functions: not only does it enable real-time communication, but it also provides scheduling, calendar management, and conversation tracking capabilities. This multi-functional approach allows a single system to handle both messaging and scheduling tasks, improving ease of operation while maintaining versatility
2Reliability
If users manually track conversations and contacts outside the messaging system, then record-keeping is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically generates scheduling entries in the calendar application based on chat session information entered in the instant messaging client. This automated process eliminates the need for users to manually create calendar events, reducing time consumption while ensuring reliable record-keeping of all scheduled conversations within the integrated system
3Adaptability or versatility
If users cannot pre-arrange chats within the messaging system, then real-time communication flexibility is maintained, but planning capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated scheduling application allows users to pre-arrange chat sessions by creating scheduled entries in the calendar with specific dates and times. These pre-planned conversations are then reflected in the instant messaging interface, enabling users to prepare and organize future discussions while maintaining the flexibility of real-time communication when needed
Data Source
AI summary
A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for scheduling calendaring entries within the context of an instant messaging client. The instant messaging client receives input from a user to schedule an instant messaging chat session with one or more invitees, wherein the one or more invitees are selected from a list of contacts in the instant messaging client. The instant messaging client provides a scheduling interface to the user, wherein the scheduling interface allows the user to define properties for the instant messaging chat session. Responsive to receiving user input defining the instant messaging chat session, an entry is created in the user's calendaring system to form a scheduled instant messaging chat session, wherein the entry is based on the properties defined in the scheduling interface.