Snap inc. (20240195763). PROVIDING REDUCED AVAILABILITY MODES IN MESSAGING simplified abstract
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PROVIDING REDUCED AVAILABILITY MODES IN MESSAGING
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Inventor(s)
Jeremy Voss of Los Angeles CA (US)
Christie Marie Heikkinen of Sherman Oaks CA (US)
Daniel Rakhamimov of Brooklyn NY (US)
Laurent Desserrey of Los Angeles CA (US)
Susan Marie Territo of Los Angeles CA (US)
Edward Koal of Santa Monica CA (US)
PROVIDING REDUCED AVAILABILITY MODES IN MESSAGING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240195763 titled 'PROVIDING REDUCED AVAILABILITY MODES IN MESSAGING
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system and method for implementing reduced availability modes in messaging applications, allowing users to set their availability status to reduce interruptions.
- Users can set their availability mode to a reduced availability mode, which limits the exchange of message content between users.
- The system maintains a count of consecutive time periods during which message content has been exchanged between users.
- When a user sets their availability mode to reduced, the system refrains from updating the count, allowing for uninterrupted messaging.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Ability to set reduced availability modes in messaging applications.
- Maintenance of a count of consecutive time periods of message exchange.
- Automatic refraining from updating the count when in reduced availability mode.
Potential Applications: The technology could be applied in various messaging platforms to allow users to control their availability and reduce interruptions during specific times.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of users being constantly available for messaging, allowing them to set boundaries and reduce interruptions.
Benefits:
- Improved control over availability in messaging applications.
- Reduced interruptions during specific times.
- Enhanced user experience in managing communication.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include messaging platforms, productivity tools, and communication software that can integrate this technology to enhance user experience and productivity.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology could start by researching patents or publications in the field of messaging applications, user availability settings, and communication technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research in the field of user availability settings in messaging applications, user behavior in communication platforms, and the impact of interruptions on productivity.
Questions about Reduced Availability Modes in Messaging: 1. How does the system determine when to refrain from updating the count of consecutive time periods in reduced availability mode? 2. What are the potential implications of implementing reduced availability modes in messaging applications for user behavior and productivity?
Original Abstract Submitted
aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for providing reduced availability modes in messaging. the program and method provide for maintaining a count of consecutive time periods in which message content has been exchanged between a first user and a second user in a messaging application; receiving, from a device associated with the first user, a request to set an availability mode for the first user to a reduced availability mode with respect to the messaging application; setting, in response to receiving the request, the availability mode for the first user to the reduced availability mode; and refraining from updating the count while the availability mode is set to the reduced availability mode.
