Snap inc. (20240291780). SHORTCUTS FOR PRIVATE CONTENT COLLECTIONS SHARING WITHIN A MESSAGING SYSTEM simplified abstract

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SHORTCUTS FOR PRIVATE CONTENT COLLECTIONS SHARING WITHIN A MESSAGING SYSTEM

Organization Name

snap inc.

Inventor(s)

Nathan Kenneth Boyd of Los Angeles CA (US)

Xingnan Xia of Los Angeles CA (US)

SHORTCUTS FOR PRIVATE CONTENT COLLECTIONS SHARING WITHIN A MESSAGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240291780 titled 'SHORTCUTS FOR PRIVATE CONTENT COLLECTIONS SHARING WITHIN A MESSAGING SYSTEM

The abstract describes a method where a first user can share a content collection with a second user through a messaging application by selecting a messaging shortcut icon.

  • Display a carousel of messaging shortcut icons on the first user's device.
  • Receive the selected messaging shortcut icon indicating the first user's input to share a content collection with the second user.
  • Enable the display of the content collection on the second user's device.
  • The content collection includes at least one media content item.
  • The second user is a contact of the first user within the messaging application.

Potential Applications: - Enhancing user experience in messaging applications. - Facilitating quick sharing of content collections between users.

Problems Solved: - Streamlining the process of sharing content collections. - Improving communication efficiency between users.

Benefits: - Simplifies the sharing of media content. - Enhances collaboration and communication between users.

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Content Sharing in Messaging Applications This technology can be used in social media platforms, messaging apps, and content sharing platforms to improve user engagement and interaction.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve user experience in messaging applications? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on digital communication platforms?


Original Abstract Submitted

a method, includes causing, on a first device associated with a first user, a display of a carousel of a plurality of messaging shortcut icons in a messaging application, receiving, from the first device, a selected messaging shortcut icon of the plurality of messaging shortcut icons, the selected messaging shortcut icon indicating first user input to share a content collection between the first user and a second user associated with the selected messaging shortcut icon, the content collection includes at least one media content item, the second user corresponding to a contact of the first user within the messaging application, and in response to receiving the selected messaging shortcut icon, enabling a display of the content collection on a second device associated with the second user.

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