Web-based user interface tool for social network group collaboration

US9047584B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FACEBOOK, INC. · US

Inventors

• Robert Michael Baldwin · San Francisco, US
• Daniel Chai · Marlboro, US
• Elliot Michael Lynde · Menlo Park, US
• Andrew G. Bosworth · Palo Alto, US
• Oswald Soleio Cuervo · Palo Alto, US
• Peter Xiu Deng · Mountain View, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 16, 2010
• Grant date: Jun 2, 2015
• Expiry date: Apr 6, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L51/52
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Members of a social networking system group are provided multiple interfaces to communicate within the group. A first communication interface allows a user to upload a first content item; in response to this, the first content item is transmitted via a first communication channel to online members of the group. A second communication interface allows a user to upload a second content item; in response to this, the second content item is transmitted via a second communication channel to online and offline members of the group. Transmission via a first communication channel may comprise sending an instant message containing the first content item. Transmission via a second communication channel may comprise displaying the second content item on a group message board. Both interfaces may be contained within the group's web page or may be contained within another web page within the social networking system or outside of it.