System and Method for Managing Electronic Groups
A system and method are provided for operating a computing device, e.g. for instant messaging. In one example, a method comprises providing an option to enable data for an electronic group to be removed when a member leaves the electronic group, and removing the data when the member leaves. In another example, a method comprises determining a capacity indicative of a number of members permitted in an electronic group, and displaying the capacity on the computing device.
1 . A method of operating a computing device, the method comprising:
determining at least one constraint associated with an electronic group; and
determining a capacity indicative of a number of members permitted in the electronic group according to the at least one constraint.
2 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising displaying on the computing device, an indicator associated with the capacity.
3 . The method according to claim 2 , further comprising determining a number of members currently in the electronic group, and wherein the indicator comprises the number of members currently in the electronic group and the capacity.
4 . The method according to claim 3 , wherein the indicator provides a ratio of the number of members currently in the electronic group to the capacity.
5 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the indicator is displayed in a user interface for inviting a new member to the electronic group.
6 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the indicator is displayed in association with a multiple participant conversation.
7 . The method according to claim 6 , wherein the indicator is displayed with a list entry in an instant messaging user interface.
8 . The method according to claim 6 , wherein the indicator is displayed in a multiple participant conversation user interface.
9 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the indicator is displayed in association with a group conversation.
10 . The method according to claim 9 , wherein the indicator is displayed with a list entry in an instant messaging user interface.
11 . The method according to claim 9 , wherein the indicator is displayed in a group conversation user interface.
12 . A computing device comprising a processor and memory, the memory comprising computer executable instructions that when executed by the processor, operate the computing device by:
determining at least one constraint associated with an electronic group; and
determining a capacity indicative of a number of members permitted in the electronic group according to the at least one constraint.
13 . The computing device according to claim 12 , further comprising instructions for displaying on the computing device, an indicator associated with the capacity.
14 . The computing device according to claim 13 , further comprising instructions for determining a number of members currently in the electronic group, and wherein the indicator comprises the number of members currently in the electronic group and the capacity.
15 . The computing device according to claim 14 , wherein the indicator provides a ratio of the number of members currently in the electronic group to the capacity.
16 . The computing device according to claim 13 , wherein the indicator is displayed in a user interface for inviting a new member to the electronic group.
17 . The computing device according to claim 13 , wherein the indicator is displayed in association with a multiple participant conversation.
18 . The computing device according to claim 17 , wherein the indicator is displayed with a list entry in an instant messaging user interface.
19 . The computing device according to claim 17 , wherein the indicator is displayed in a multiple participant conversation user interface.
20 . The computing device according to claim 13 , wherein the indicator is displayed in association with a group conversation.
21 . The computing device according to claim 20 , wherein the indicator is displayed with a list entry in an instant messaging user interface.
22 . The computing device according to claim 20 , wherein the indicator is displayed in a group conversation user interface.
23 . A computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions for operating a computing device, the computer executable instructions comprising instructions for:
determining at least one constraint associated with an electronic group; and
determining a capacity indicative of a number of members permitted in the electronic group according to the at least one constraint.