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Method and apparatus for sharing media upon request via social networks

US9167012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/4015
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An approach is provided for determining requests for media and responding in substantially real-time utilizing a single user interface. The social network client determines one or more requests from one or more requesting users to capture media related to at least one social networking status of one or more sharing users. The social network client then causes, at least in part, an indication of the one or more requests to the one or more sharing users related to the at least one social networking status.

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