Snap inc. (20240297866). RETENTION MODEL MANAGEMENT FOR CHAT CONVERSATIONS simplified abstract
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RETENTION MODEL MANAGEMENT FOR CHAT CONVERSATIONS
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Inventor(s)
Jeremy Voss of Los Angeles CA (US)
Jonathan Brody of Marina Del Rey CA (US)
Nathan Kenneth Boyd of Los Angeles CA (US)
RETENTION MODEL MANAGEMENT FOR CHAT CONVERSATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240297866 titled 'RETENTION MODEL MANAGEMENT FOR CHAT CONVERSATIONS
The present disclosure involves a system and method for managing chat conversation retention models.
- Users can select from multiple retention models for their chat conversations.
- The selected retention model determines how long each message in the chat conversation remains accessible.
- New messages are stored in accordance with the retention duration specified by the selected model.
- Messages are automatically erased based on the retention duration attribute.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in messaging platforms to give users control over the lifespan of their chat messages. - It can be implemented in customer service chat systems to manage data retention policies.
Problems Solved: - Provides users with the ability to control the visibility of their chat messages. - Helps organizations comply with data retention regulations by automatically deleting messages after a specified time.
Benefits: - Enhances user privacy and data security. - Streamlines data management processes for organizations.
Commercial Applications: "Chat Conversation Retention Model Management System for Messaging Platforms"
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of data retention policies in messaging systems to identify prior art related to this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in data privacy regulations and their impact on chat messaging platforms.
Questions about Chat Conversation Retention Models: 1. How does this technology enhance user control over their chat conversations? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for data privacy regulations in messaging platforms?
Original Abstract Submitted
aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a method for managing chat conversation retention models. the method may include causing display of an interface that enables a user to select one of multiple retention models for association with an electronic chat conversation, and receiving, via the selector interface, a selection of a particular retention model. the retention model specifies an amount of time that each individual message in the electronic chat conversation is accessible upon being read by a receiving user. the method further includes storing a newly received message as part of the chat conversation, where the storing includes configuring a retention duration attribute for the message in accordance with the amount of time specified by the retention model. the method further includes erasing the message in accordance with the retention duration attribute.
