公开(公告)号：US20170034106A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15291027

申请日：2016-10-11

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Donohue ,  Erik James Reed

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L51/30 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L51/10 ,  H04L67/02

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and methods are provided for supporting automated recall of a message (e.g., a chat message) from an originator's device, or at least media that accompanied the message. An original message may convey one or more media files that are temporarily stored on a system or apparatus that hosts the communication application used to create, send, and receive messages. The media files may be lost in transit because of failure of a system component, failure of a storage device, purging of the files before they are retrieved by a recipient, or for some other reason. When the recipient's device receives an error in response to an attempt to retrieve the media file(s), it automatically initiates a recall request that is returned to the originating device. If the message and media are still available on the device, an abbreviated version of the message is re-sent, with the media.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，装置和方法，用于支持来自发起者的设备的消息（例如，聊天消息）的自动回收，或至少伴随该消息的媒体。 原始消息可以传送临时存储在承载用于创建，发送和接收消息的通信应用的系统或装置上的一个或多个媒体文件。 由于系统组件的故障，存储设备的故障，文件在被接收者检索之前的清除，或由于其他原因，媒体文件可能会丢失。 当收件人的设备响应于检索媒体文件而收到错误时，它会自动启动返回到始发设备的调用请求。 如果消息和媒体在设备上仍然可用，那么与媒体重新发送消息的缩写版本。

公开(公告)号：US09226121B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13958408

申请日：2013-08-02

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Jan Koum ,  Michael B. Donohue ,  Brian Acton ,  Erik James Reed ,  Dima Stukalov

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/537 ,  H04M7/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/537 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L51/10 ,  H04M1/7255 ,  H04M3/42382 ,  H04M7/0045 ,  H04M7/0051 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H04M2201/42 ,  H04M2203/2083 ,  H04W4/12

Abstract: A system, apparatus, graphical user interface and methods are provided for conducting electronic voice communications with status notifications. A user of a first portable device executing a communication application selects a multi-function control that automatically initiates an audio recording, which is automatically sent toward another participant of an active communication session when the control is released. The same multi-function control may be used to transmit a textual message. A representation of the recording is displayed on the user's device, with an indicator that changes appearance when the other participant plays the recording. In addition, when one user initiates an audio recording that will be automatically sent to another user, the other user's device is advised of the initiation of recording and displays that status for the other user.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于进行具有状态通知的电子语音通信的系统，装置，图形用户界面和方法。 执行通信应用的第一便携式设备的用户选择自动启动音频记录的多功能控制，当释放控制时，其自动发送到活动通信会话的另一参与者。 可以使用相同的多功能控制来发送文本消息。 记录的表示显示在用户的设备上，当另一个参与者播放记录时，显示器改变外观。 另外，当一个用户发起将被自动发送到另一个用户的音频记录时，建议另一个用户的设备启动记录，并显示另一个用户的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20150038121A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13958408

申请日：2013-08-02

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Jan Koum ,  Michael B. Donohue ,  Brian Acton ,  Erik James Reed ,  Dima Stukalov

IPC: H04W4/12

CPC classification number: H04M3/537 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L51/10 ,  H04M1/7255 ,  H04M3/42382 ,  H04M7/0045 ,  H04M7/0051 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H04M2201/42 ,  H04M2203/2083 ,  H04W4/12

Abstract: A system, apparatus, graphical user interface and methods are provided for conducting electronic voice communications with status notifications. A user of a first portable device executing a communication application selects a multi-function control that automatically initiates an audio recording, which is automatically sent toward another participant of an active communication session when the control is released. The same multi-function control may be used to transmit a textual message. A representation of the recording is displayed on the user's device, with an indicator that changes appearance when the other participant plays the recording. In addition, when one user initiates an audio recording that will be automatically sent to another user, the other user's device is advised of the initiation of recording and displays that status for the other user.

公开(公告)号：US10681202B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US15705999

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Randall Sarafa ,  Eugene Fooksman ,  Brian Acton ,  Jan Koum ,  Michael B. Donohue ,  Ehren Andrew Kret

IPC: H04L9/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04W12/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04W12/02 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04W4/14 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for transmitting ephemeral content messages. A sending client may establish an end-to-end encrypted session with possible recipients of the message, using a first decryption key during initial session setup. The client may send an ephemeral content message, including encrypted content and a second key, to the recipients through a server. The server may be unable to retrieve the encrypted content due to a lack of the second key. The server may filter a list of intended recipients, and may forward the ephemeral content message to the recipients on the filtered list. The recipients may retrieve the second key from the message, and use the first and second keys to decrypt the encrypted content. The sending client may change the second key each time the recipient list changes from the perspective of the sending client, as determined at the time the ephemeral content message is transmitted.

公开(公告)号：US10129412B1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US14480227

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Manpreet Singh ,  Ehren A. Kret ,  Erik James Reed ,  Michael B. Donohue

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04L25/20 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W76/10

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and methods are provided for establishing and supporting a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) call from one computing/communication device to another. The system receives a call offer from a caller, forwards it to the callee, and identifies to each party multiple candidate relay entities for relaying their digitized voice communications. Each device binds with one or all relays, and either or both of them select one of the relays to use in a relay mode of operation of the call, if necessary. One or more of the relays inform the devices of their external network addresses, and each device passes its (internal and external) addresses to each other, through the system. The devices attempt to establish a direct connection to conduct their call in a peer-to-peer mode of operation, but may dynamically switch between peer-to-peer and relay modes as necessary.

公开(公告)号：US20180241871A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15706007

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Randall Sarafa ,  Eugene Fooksman ,  Brian Acton ,  Jan Koum ,  Michael B. Donohue ,  Charles Donald Deets, JR. ,  Anton Borzov ,  Ehren Andrew Kret

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/12

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for displaying and interacting with ephemeral content messages in a communication service. Ephemeral content, transmitted as a message in order to preserve end-to-end encryption, may be tagged with an identifier designating the message as an ephemeral content message. A receiving client may recognize the flag and display the content of the message as ephemeral content. The update may include a link to the content that expires under certain conditions. While the link is active, the link may be selected to enter a full-screen presentation of the ephemeral content. Different media types may be associated with different types of full-screen presentations. Displayed ephemeral content from different users may be ranked based on an interest score and displayed in the ranked order. Ephemeral content may be displayed in a user interface on separate tabs.

公开(公告)号：US20180159812A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15371152

申请日：2016-12-06

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Randall Sarafa ,  Kuan Loong Yong ,  Michael B. Donohue ,  Dimitri Stukalov

IPC: H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04L51/16 ,  H04L51/04

Abstract: Techniques to visualize messaging flow are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a messaging component operative to receive a message package at a client device, the message package comprising a primary message portion and a quoted message portion, the quoted message portion comprising a quoted message identifier; determine whether a quoted message store corresponding to the quoted message identifier is present on the client device; retrieve a primary message from the primary message portion; retrieve a quoted message based on the quoted message store where the quoted message store corresponding to the quoted message identifier is present on the client device; and retrieve the quoted message from the quoted message portion of the message package where the quoted message store corresponding to the quoted message identifier is not present on the client device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

公开(公告)号：US20180025330A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15723629

申请日：2017-10-03

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Vicki W. Lee ,  Eugene Fooksman ,  Brian L. Acton ,  Michael B. Donohue

IPC: G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q20/22 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q20/22 ,  G06Q20/405 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  H04L41/06 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L67/02

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and methods are provided for facilitating payment for a third party's use of an application by a current user. The current user, or payor, initiates the process within the application by selecting one or more recipients. The system that hosts the application then determines which of the third parties are eligible. A target recipient may be ineligible because her application subscription never expires, because it doesn't expire within a threshold period of time, or for some other reason. The system identifies the target recipients that are eligible, and the payor may configure the gift payment (e.g., by choosing a duration of the subscription). The payor then chooses a method of electronic payment and, depending on the method selected, may redeem a coupon with the application host system, or the process may complete automatically. The payor and/or the recipient(s) may be notified of successful activation of the subscription(s).

公开(公告)号：US20160337293A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14708711

申请日：2015-05-11

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Jan Koum ,  Brian Acton ,  Randall Sarafa ,  Bryan Dennis O'Connor ,  Michael B. Donohue

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L51/16 ,  H04L51/12 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: Techniques for escalating temporary messaging bans are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a messaging server component operative to receive one or more messaging interactions from a messaging client on a client device at a messaging service, the messaging client associated with a user account for the messaging service; and impose a restriction on the user account from transmitting messaging using the messaging service for a duration based on a messaging ban duration; and an abuse monitoring component operative to analyze the one or more messaging interactions based on a plurality of messaging abuse criteria to determine that the user account meets a messaging abuse threshold; retrieve a messaging abuse punishment history for the user account; and determine a messaging ban duration based on the messaging abuse punishment history and the determination that the user account meets the messaging abuse threshold. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 描述用于升级临时消息传送禁令的技术。 在一个实施例中，装置可以包括消息传送服务器组件，其操作以从消息服务处的客户端设备上的消息接发客户端接收一个或多个消息交互，消息传送客户端与消息传递服务的用户帐户相关联; 并且基于消息传递禁止持续时间在持续时间内使用消息传递服务来发送消息的用户帐户的限制; 以及滥用监视组件，用于基于多个消息滥用标准来分析所述一个或多个消息交互，以确定所述用户帐户满足消息滥用阈值; 检索用户帐户的消息滥用惩罚历史; 并且基于消息传递滥用惩罚历史确定消息传递禁止持续时间并且确定用户帐户满足消息滥用阈值。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09419935B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US13958417

申请日：2013-08-02

Applicant: WhatsApp Inc.

Inventor： Jan Koum ,  Michael B. Donohue ,  Brian Acton ,  Erik James Reed ,  Dima Stukalov

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: H04W4/20 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/167 ,  H04L51/10 ,  H04L51/36 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A system, apparatus, graphical user interface and methods are provided for conducting electronic voice communications with status notifications. A user of a first portable device executing a communication application selects a multi-function control that automatically initiates an audio recording, which is automatically sent toward another participant of an active communication session when the control is released. The same multi-function control may be used to transmit a textual message. A representation of the recording is displayed on the user's device, with an indicator that changes appearance when the other participant plays the recording. In addition, when one user initiates an audio recording that will be automatically sent to another user, the other user's device is advised of the initiation of recording and displays that status for the other user.