Apple inc. (20240211627). CONTACT DISCOVERY SERVICE WITH PRIVACY ASPECT simplified abstract
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CONTACT DISCOVERY SERVICE WITH PRIVACY ASPECT
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Inventor(s)
Thomas Alsina of Saratoga CA (US)
Joseph A. Tyson of Redwood City CA (US)
David K. Heller of Los Altos CA (US)
James M. Costello of San Francisco CA (US)
CONTACT DISCOVERY SERVICE WITH PRIVACY ASPECT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240211627 titled 'CONTACT DISCOVERY SERVICE WITH PRIVACY ASPECT
The patent application describes a client-server architecture that allows user accounts registered with a service to be discoverable to other users of the service through a discovery protocol.
- Accessing personal information data stored in an address book of a client device
- Obfuscating the personal information data to protect user privacy
- Transmitting a request to a service to determine if the obfuscated personal information data matches any potential contacts registered as discoverable
- Comparing information related to potential contacts with the contacts in the address book to find matches
Potential Applications: - Social networking platforms - Professional networking services - Dating apps
Problems Solved: - Enhances user discovery and connection - Protects user privacy by obfuscating personal information - Streamlines the process of finding and connecting with contacts
Benefits: - Improved user experience - Increased user engagement - Enhanced privacy protection
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced User Discovery and Privacy Protection Technology This technology can be used in social networking platforms, professional networking services, and dating apps to improve user discovery and privacy protection, leading to increased user engagement and satisfaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the discovery protocol protect user privacy while enabling user accounts to be discoverable? 2. What measures are in place to prevent misuse of personal information data during the discovery process?
Original Abstract Submitted
this application relates to a client-server architecture that enables user accounts registered with a service to be discoverable to other users of the service. a discovery protocol includes accessing personal information data stored in an address book of a client device, obfuscating the personal information data, transmitting a request to a service to determine if the obfuscated personal information data matches any potential contacts that have registered as discoverable with the service, and comparing information related to the potential contacts with the contacts included in the address book to determine if the contacts in the address book match any of the potential contacts.
