Method, client and system for setting countdown counting function in instant messaging

Abstract

The invention provides a method, a client and a system for setting a countdown counting function in instant messaging, and belongs to the technical fields of computers and networks. The method comprises the following steps of: acquiring prompting event information which is set for an instant messaging contact by a user in an instant messaging client, wherein the prompting event information comprises prompting event content information and prompting event time information; calculating a remaining time value from time indicated by the prompting event time information to current time according to the prompting event time information acquired by the last step; and displaying the remaining time value obtained by the last time and the prompting event content information to the user corresponding to the instant messaging contact by using the instant messaging client. By the method, the client and the system, the prompting event information which is set for the instant messaging contact by the user can be displayed corresponding to the instant messaging contact in a countdown way by the instant messaging client, so that the aim of timely prompting the user to process a prompting event is fulfilled.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of computers and networks. Background technique [0002] The Internet instant messaging (IM) tool has developed to today, and has become a communication tool commonly used by users, and has gradually become an indispensable part of the daily life of network users. Coupled with the increase in the amount of social information, people often forget the events that need to be dealt with at a certain time. Therefore, some instant communication tools integrate the event memo reminder function. Users can use this function to record some important events. After time, the instant messaging tool will provide the recorded reminder event content information to the user, and remind the user to deal with the relevant event. However, in this way, users need to take the initiative to check to know which reminder events have been set before. Since the processing of some events often requires preparation for a period of time...

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However, in this way, the user needs to actively check to know which reminder events have been set before. Since the processing of some events often needs to be prepared for a period of time in advance, or the time interval between recording reminder events is long, the user cannot Accurately grasp and prepare for recorded reminder events, which is inconvenient in practical applications

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