Representation of online discussion in conjunction with primary visual content
US8661466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4788
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of representing online discussions in conjunction with primary visual content is presented. In the method, the primary visual content is transmitted to a visual display for presentation to a user. A statement of an online discussion is received. In response to receiving the statement, a representation of the statement and an icon representing a source of the statement are transmitted in conjunction with the primary visual content for presentation on the visual display. The icon and the statement are coupled graphically on the visual display, and are placed near a periphery of the visual display. After a period of time while the icon and statement are presented on the display, presuming a second statement is not received from the source, the icon and the statement are removed from the display while the primary visual content is maintained on the display.
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