Abstract
A common issue in electronic communication is the failure to respond to messages once the unread status is removed. This often occurs when a message containing a direct inquiry is opened but not immediately addressed, causing the communication to be buried by subsequent correspondence. To address this, the disclosed technology employs on-device natural language processing to detect interrogative syntax and intent at the time a message is accessed. If a request or question is identified, a contextual interface element is displayed, allowing for a single-action commitment to follow up. At a scheduled time, the message is automatically resurfaced to the top of the message list. This resurfacing is dynamically managed and is cancelled if a reply is detected before the scheduled time. This method transitions message management from passive storage to active assistance, reducing the likelihood of missed deadlines and forgotten inquiries.
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Recommended Citation
Goyal, Piyush, "Automated Message Resurfacing Based on Interrogative Intent Detection in Electronic Communications", Technical Disclosure Commons, (May 18, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/10152