17836038. Thread Navigation For Messaging Applications simplified abstract (Google LLC)
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Inventor(s)
Travis Andrew Gohr of San Francisco CA (US)
Fabio Carnevale Maffe of Santa Cruz CA (US)
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17836038 titled 'Thread Navigation For Messaging Applications
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a technology that allows messaging applications to support message threads that are grouped together based on conversations, posts, or topics. The user interface of the messaging application can display all threads in a particular room, not just the ones the user is currently following. Users can choose to follow threads and be notified of new replies, either by clicking a "follow" button, replying to or starting a thread, or when someone mentions them specifically. The user interface can provide different notifications based on the type of device being used. For threads that mention the user or are not being followed, tailored alerts can be presented. The user interface also includes filter options to view threads that the user is following or mentioned in.
- Messaging applications can support message threads grouped by conversations, posts, or topics.
- The user interface displays all threads in a room, not just the ones the user is following.
- Users can choose to follow threads and receive notifications of new replies.
- Different notifications can be provided based on the type of device being used.
- Tailored alerts can be presented for threads that mention the user or are not being followed.
- Filter options allow users to view threads they are following or mentioned in.
Potential Applications
- Messaging applications and platforms
- Online forums and discussion boards
- Social media platforms
- Collaboration and project management tools
Problems Solved
- Difficulty in organizing and keeping track of conversations and threads in messaging applications
- Missing out on important replies or mentions in a busy messaging environment
- Inefficient communication and collaboration in online forums and discussion boards
Benefits
- Improved organization and management of conversations and threads
- Enhanced user experience with tailored alerts and notifications
- Increased engagement and participation in online discussions
- Efficient communication and collaboration in group settings
Original Abstract Submitted
The technology involves messaging applications that support message threads that can involve grouped messages pertaining a conversation, post, or topic. A user interface can employ a communication pane or other message area to present all threads in a particular room, not just the threads that the user is currently following. Following can occur when a user elects to be notified of new replies by clicking a “follow” indicia, replying to or starting a thread, or when someone else specifically mentions the user. The UI may present different notifications about new replies or other details based on a type of display device the person is currently using. For threads that include specific references to the user or are not currently being followed, graphical indicia can be presented as a tailored alert. Different filter options in the user interface enable the user to see threads they are following or mentioned in.
