Rich-media instant messaging with selective rich media messaging broadcast
US7865552B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method for sending a video message and a text message in a communication session is provided. The method includes determining when a contextual trigger is detected in the communication session between a first user and a second user. For example, the contextual trigger may be when a first user focuses on a window being used for the communication session. The first user may then input a text message. A video message of the first user in the communication session is also determined. The video message is determined based on when the contextual trigger is determined. For example, the video message may include video from a time before when the contextual trigger is determined, such as 10 or 20 seconds before, until a time when the first user is finished inputting the text message. The text message and video message are then sent to a second user.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.