Modular inbox and generation of content modules
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- presenting a module in an inbox interface for a messaging service, the module configured to share one or more content items from a social networking service from a sharer with a plurality of receiving users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, the module displayed in a portion of the inbox interface distinct from a portion of the inbox interface that provides message or message thread presentation features;
ranking the one or more content items and presenting the one or more content items in the module in ranked order;
receiving, through the module, a selection of a content item from the one or more content items;
analyzing the selected content item to determine an identity of the content item;
programmatically selecting, from among a set of users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, one or more recommended users predicted to have an interest in the content item, the selecting performed based on the analyzing; and
displaying the recommended users in the inbox interface;
receiving, through the module, a selection of one or more of the recommended users; and
sharing the content item with the one or more selected users through the messaging service.
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments relate to improvements in the design of a messaging inbox. The inbox may display different units or “modules” for providing a user with quick access to different inbox functionalities. Examples of modules include modules for sharing articles, videos, or pictures (e.g., from a social networking service associated with the messaging service). Content recommendations may be provided, and a user may provide a list of users with whom they would like to share the content. The content recommendations may be retrieved from a social network based on consumption information, or may come from multiple different locations. Content may be ranked based on recency, likelihood of user enjoyment, an amount time spent watching the content, etc. A group of recommended recipients may be provided, for example based on the users considered to be most likely to enjoy the content.
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15 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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presenting a module in an inbox interface for a messaging service, the module configured to share one or more content items from a social networking service from a sharer with a plurality of receiving users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, the module displayed in a portion of the inbox interface distinct from a portion of the inbox interface that provides message or message thread presentation features; ranking the one or more content items and presenting the one or more content items in the module in ranked order; receiving, through the module, a selection of a content item from the one or more content items; analyzing the selected content item to determine an identity of the content item; programmatically selecting, from among a set of users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, one or more recommended users predicted to have an interest in the content item, the selecting performed based on the analyzing; and displaying the recommended users in the inbox interface; receiving, through the module, a selection of one or more of the recommended users; and sharing the content item with the one or more selected users through the messaging service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions configured to cause one or more processors to:
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present a module in an inbox interface for a messaging service, the module configured to share one or more content items from a social networking service from a sharer with a plurality of receiving users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, the module displayed in a portion of the inbox interface distinct from a portion of the inbox interface that provides message or message thread presentation features; rank the one or more content items and present the one or more content items in the module in ranked order; receive, through the module, a selection of a content item; analyze the selected content item to determine an identity of the content item; programmatically select, from among a set of users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, one or more recommended users predicted to have an interest in the content item, the selecting performed based on the analyzing; and display the recommended users in the inbox interface; receive, through the module, a selection of one or more of the recommended users; and share the content item with the plurality of one or more selected users through the messaging service. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus comprising:
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a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a messaging application for connecting to a messaging service; and a processing component configured to; present a module in an inbox interface for a messaging service, the module configured to share content from a social networking service from a sharer with a plurality of receiving users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, the module displayed in a portion of the inbox interface distinct from a portion of the inbox interface that provides message or message thread presentation features; rank the one or more content items and present the one or more content items in the module in ranked order; receive, through the module, a selection of a content item from the one or more content items; analyze the selected content item to determine an identity of the content item; programmatically select, from among a set of users connected to the sharer in the messaging service, one or more recommended users predicted to have an interest in the content item, the selecting performed based on the analyzing; and display the recommended users in the inbox interface; receive, through the module, a selection of one or more of the recommended users; and share the content item with the one or more selected users through the messaging service. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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