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Navigation assistance from a trusted device

US10244031B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2015
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/257
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods of facilitating screen sharing of a user's computing device with a trusted contact are provided. A user may receive directions while driving by calling a friend and initiating a screen sharing support session during which a software application currently displayed on the user's device is transmitted for real-time display on the friend's device. The friend may provide control inputs to be executed by the software application on the user's computing device.

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