Methods and systems for transmitting a video as an asynchronous artifact
US11063893B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/61
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for sharing live video while maintaining an asynchronous copy of the video. According to some embodiments, a user begins to record video and shares the video with selected other users. If one of the other users opts to join the original user, the shared video upgrades to a live video conversation. If no one (or only some participants) joins the original user, the recorded video becomes an asynchronous artifact in the users' messaging history. In some embodiments, the live video may be recorded and shared in response to a first user initiating a video call with at least a second user, but receiving no answer. The first user begins to share a live video (which may become an asynchronous artifact). If the second user joins the call while the video is being recorded, the conversation may upgraded to a video conversation.
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