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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2015
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Mira Lane, Bellevue, WA (US);
Michael Brasket, Kirkland, WA (US);
Larry Waldman, Seattle, WA (US);
Chad Voss, Seattle, WA (US);
Swati Jhawar, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. For instance, cooperation and collaboration are facilitated by features such as user callouts, which operate to easily join or notify team members of a current conversation or request.