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Text chat overlay for video chat

US8701020B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2011
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4788
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In general, this disclosure describes techniques for overlaying information related to a text message onto a video. In one example, a method includes receiving communication data at a first computing device that is sent from a second computing device while the first and second computing devices are engaged in a real-time video communication, wherein the communication data comprises video data. The method also includes displaying the video data on a display of the first computing device and receiving a text-based message at the first computing device that is sent from the second computing device during the real-time video communication. The method further includes overlaying information related to the text-based message onto the video data displayed on the display of the first computing device.

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