System and method for conducting private messaging
US9544257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system method are provided for enabling private messaging. The method comprises displaying a first messaging user interface with at least one contact, the first messaging user interface comprising at least one element identifying messaging participants; detecting a first input at the first messaging user interface, to enter a private conversation with the at least one contact; and displaying a second messaging user interface, the second messaging user interface modifying the at least one element to conceal an identity of at least one messaging participant in the second messaging user interface.
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