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Methods, systems, and media for facilitating interaction between viewers of a stream of content

US11277667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2021
Grant dateMar 15, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/2387
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and media for facilitating interaction between viewers of a stream of content are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: receiving a request to begin presenting a stream of content, wherein the stream of content corresponds to a collection of videos presented sequentially; identifying a counter value associated with a duration of time elapsed since a creator of the stream of content initiated presentation of the stream of content; determining a playback position of the stream of content based on the counter value; causing the stream of content to be presented at the determined playback position; receiving an input to display a chat interface; and causing the chat interface to be presented in connection with the presentation of the stream of content, wherein the chat interface includes messages transmitted from a plurality of user devices that are also presenting the stream of content.

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