18608763. EXTERNAL MESSAGING FUNCTION FOR AN INTERACTION SYSTEM simplified abstract (Snap Inc.)
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EXTERNAL MESSAGING FUNCTION FOR AN INTERACTION SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nathan Kenneth Boyd of Los Angeles CA (US)
David Phillip Taitz of Los Angeles CA (US)
Jeremy Baker Voss of Los Angeles CA (US)
Xingnan Xia of Bellevue CA (US)
EXTERNAL MESSAGING FUNCTION FOR AN INTERACTION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18608763 titled 'EXTERNAL MESSAGING FUNCTION FOR AN INTERACTION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system where a sender can share content with a recipient who does not have a platform account. An off-platform communication is sent to the recipient's device, prompting them to create an account to access the shared content.
- The sender selects a content item to share with a recipient.
- If the recipient does not have a platform account, an off-platform communication is sent to their device.
- The off-platform communication contains a registration link for the recipient to create a platform account.
- Once the recipient creates a platform account, they can access the shared content through an interaction application.
- A relationship is established between the sender's platform account and the recipient's new platform account.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Off-platform communication for recipients without platform accounts.
- User-selectable registration link in the off-platform communication.
- Seamless access to shared content once a new platform account is created.
- Establishment of a relationship between sender and recipient accounts within the system.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in social media platforms, messaging apps, and content sharing services to facilitate sharing with non-account holders.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of sharing content with individuals who do not have platform accounts, providing a solution for seamless access to shared content.
Benefits:
- Increased reach for shared content.
- Enhanced user experience for recipients without platform accounts.
- Simplified process for creating new platform accounts.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable for social media platforms, messaging apps, and content sharing services looking to expand their user base and improve user engagement.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the system ensure the security and privacy of shared content? 2. What measures are in place to prevent misuse of the off-platform communication by recipients?
Original Abstract Submitted
A sender holds a first platform account with an interaction system. The sender selects a content item to be shared with a recipient. In response to determining that a recipient identifier of the recipient is not linked to a platform account, an off-platform communication is transmitted to a second user device associated with the recipient identifier. The off-platform communication is in an electronic format supported by the second user device and contains a user-selectable registration link. In response to detecting establishment of a second platform account linked to the recipient identifier, the recipient is enabled to access the content item on the second user device via a user interface provided by an interaction application. A relationship between the first platform account and the second platform account is established within the interaction system.
