Methods and devices for controlling machines
US10212107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and devices for controlling machines are disclosed. A method for controlling machines is performed at an electronic device having one or more processors and memory. The method includes: providing a chat interface for a social network platform on the electronic device; providing a listing of social network contacts for a user account within the chat interface, the listing of social network contacts including at least a first contact that is a human user, and at least a second contact that is a machine; and establishing a chat session between the user account and the second contact which is the machine, wherein a chat message transmitted during the chat session causes the machine to perform a requested function of the machine.
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