18110842. GESTURE-DRIVEN MESSAGE CONTENT RESIZING simplified abstract (Snap Inc.)

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GESTURE-DRIVEN MESSAGE CONTENT RESIZING

Organization Name

Snap Inc.

Inventor(s)

Dennis Jin of Paris (FR)

Daniel Moreno of Los Angeles CA (US)

GESTURE-DRIVEN MESSAGE CONTENT RESIZING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18110842 titled 'GESTURE-DRIVEN MESSAGE CONTENT RESIZING

The abstract describes a user interface on a device that allows for resizing of message content in a message composition area based on a resizing gesture.

  • The user interface includes a message composition area where resizing gestures can be detected.
  • The location of the resizing gesture within the user interface is tracked as the resizing gesture is in progress.
  • The resizing gesture can be adjusted to resize the message content in the message composition area.
  • Upon detecting the end of the resizing gesture, the size of the message content is checked.
  • The transmission of the message content to a recipient is determined based on the size of the message content relative to a base size.

Potential Applications: - Messaging applications - Email platforms - Social media messaging features

Problems Solved: - Allows users to easily resize message content for better readability - Provides a more user-friendly experience for composing and sending messages

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience - Improved message composition efficiency - Customizable message content sizing

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Message Composition Interface for Improved User Experience" This technology can be utilized in various messaging platforms to enhance user interaction and streamline the message composition process, leading to increased user engagement and satisfaction.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience in message composition? - This technology allows users to resize message content easily, improving readability and customization options. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond messaging platforms? - This technology could potentially be applied to other interfaces where resizing of content is necessary, such as document editing software.


Original Abstract Submitted

A user interface comprising a message composition area is presented at a user device. Commencement of a resizing gesture is detected. A location of the resizing gesture within the user interface is tracked while the resizing gesture is in progress. The location of the resizing gesture is adjustable to cause resizing of message content in the message composition area. Responsive to detecting ending of the resizing gesture, a size of the message content is checked. Transmission of the message content to a recipient is based on a size of the message content relative to a base size.