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Ephemeral group chat

US11088987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2016
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/01
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, devices, systems, and computer readable media with instructions for group text communications between multiple devices, along with communication of associated data and automatic deletion of communications, are described. One embodiment involves generating a first ephemeral group chat, receiving a first ephemeral chat message, associated with one or more deletion triggers, and transmitting the first ephemeral message; and receiving, from at least the second client device, chat monitoring information comprising first deletion trigger information. In various embodiments, coordinated presentation and deletion of ephemeral chat messages are managed in a variety of ways.

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