Structured arrangements for tracking content items on a shared user interface

US11262886B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC · US

Inventors

• Hannah Rebecca Lewbel · Kirkland, US
• Isabel Sophie Sharp · Seattle, US
• Adam Michael Gleisner · Seattle, US
• Lindsey Conway · Seattle, US
• Clea Allington · Bellevue, US
• Minu George · Sammamish, US
• Samantha Robbie Courts · Bellevue, US
• Margaret Arlene Grounds · Kirkland, US
• Scott H. Snyder · Seattle, US
• Nassr Albahadly · Redmond, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 22, 2019
• Grant date: Mar 1, 2022
• Expiry date: Oct 22, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06F2203/04803
• WIPO field: Computer technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to present a structured arrangement for tracking content items on a shared user interface (UI) during a communication session. The structured arrangement is a list that is displayed in a specific region of the shared UI. Inclusion of content items in the list makes it easier for users to locate and interact with those content items throughout the communication session. The ability to create and manipulate the list may be limited to only certain users such as a moderator. Use of this list can promote inclusivity and fairness. For instance, inclusion in the list may prevent content items from being forgotten or ignored. Additionally, the names of users who contributed the content items may be shown in the list thereby providing recognition for those users.