Patent Document ID: 9064244
Application ID: 13617657

Base Claim:
1. A computer system having a graphical user interface including a display and a user interface selection device, the computer system performing a method of configuring an out of office message for a user's email account, the user being a member of a domain, the method comprising: receiving an indication to activate an out of office messaging function; receiving an indication of an out of office message in a setup window; receiving a first selection to send the out of office message only to a first group of recipients, wherein the first group of recipients are contacts of the user; upon exiting the setup window, displaying an indication that the out of office function is active; receiving an email from a first recipient who is not a member of the first group of recipients; and not sending the out of office message to the first recipient.

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Claim 11:
11. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the indication is selected from the group consisting of: a banner, a box, and a balloon.