System and method for managing items in a list shared by a group of mobile devices
First Claim
1. A method of operating a mobile device, the method comprising:
- storing a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying an individual associated with the mobile device;
detecting selection of an option to display the barcode identifying the individual; and
displaying the barcode to enable another mobile device to capture at least one image of the barcode to prepare an invitation for the mobile device to join a group using information from the barcode identifying the individual; and
receiving the invitation to join the group.
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Abstract
A method and system are provided for operating a mobile device, the method comprising: reading a barcode being displayed by another mobile device, to identify a group, by capturing at least one image of the barcode; and joining the group identified by the barcode. Another method and system are provided, the method comprising: storing a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying a group; and displaying the barcode on a display of the mobile device such that the entire barcode is visible on the display to enable another mobile device to scan the barcode to join the group. Another method and system are provided, the method comprising: reading a barcode being displayed by another mobile device, to identify an individual associated with the other mobile device, by capturing at least one image of the barcode; and inviting the individual identified by the barcode to join a group.
19 Citations
32 Claims
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1. A method of operating a mobile device, the method comprising:
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storing a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying an individual associated with the mobile device; detecting selection of an option to display the barcode identifying the individual; and displaying the barcode to enable another mobile device to capture at least one image of the barcode to prepare an invitation for the mobile device to join a group using information from the barcode identifying the individual; and receiving the invitation to join the group. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of operating a mobile device, the method comprising:
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storing a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying an individual associated with the mobile device; detecting selection of an option to display the barcode, the option being provided in a group details user interface; and displaying the barcode on a display of the mobile device such that the entire barcode is visible on the display to enable another mobile device to scan the barcode and be invited to join the group using information from the barcode identifying the individual. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of operating a mobile device, the method comprising:
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detecting selection of an option to invite a new member to a group from a user interface associated with the group, the mobile device being a member of the group; reading a barcode being displayed by another mobile device, to identify an individual associated with the other mobile device, by capturing at least one image of the barcode; and inviting the individual identified by the barcode to join a group using information from the barcode. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions for operating a mobile device, the computer executable instructions comprising instructions for:
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storing a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying a contact associated with the mobile device; detecting selection of an option to display the barcode identifying the contact; and displaying the barcode to enable another mobile device to capture at least one image of the barcode to prepare an invitation for the mobile device to join a group using information from the barcode identifying the individual; and receiving the invitation to join the group.
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18. A mobile device comprising a display, a processor, and memory, the memory comprising computer executable instructions for operating the processor to:
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store a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying a contact associated with the mobile device; detect selection of an option to display the barcode identifying the contact; and display the barcode to enable another mobile device to capture at least one image of the barcode to prepare an invitation for the mobile device to join a group using information from the barcode identifying the individual; and receive the invitation to join the group. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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19. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions for operating a mobile device, the computer executable instructions comprising instructions for:
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storing a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying an individual associated with the mobile device; detecting selection of an option to display the barcode, the option being provided in a group details user interface; and displaying the barcode on a display of the mobile device such that the entire barcode is visible on the display to enable another mobile device to scan the barcode and be invited to join the group using information from the barcode identifying the individual.
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20. A mobile device comprising a display, a processor, and memory, the memory comprising computer executable instructions for operating the processor to:
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store a barcode on the mobile device, the barcode identifying an individual associated with the mobile device; detect selection of an option to display the barcode, the option being provided in a group details user interface; and display the barcode on a display of the mobile device such that the entire barcode is visible on the display to enable another mobile device to scan the barcode and be invited to join the group using information from the barcode identifying the individual.
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21. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions for operating a mobile device, the computer executable instructions comprising instructions for:
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detecting selection of an option to invite a new member to a group from a user interface associated with the group, the mobile device being a member of the group; reading a barcode being displayed by another mobile device, to identify an individual associated with the other mobile device, by capturing at least one image of the barcode; and inviting the individual identified by the barcode to join a group using information from the barcode.
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22. A mobile device comprising a display, a processor, and memory, the memory comprising computer executable instructions for operating the processor to:
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detect selection of an option to invite a new member to a group from a user interface associated with the group, the mobile device being a member of the group; read a barcode being displayed by another mobile device, to identify an individual associated with the other mobile device, by capturing at least one image of the barcode; and invite the individual identified by the barcode to join a group using information from the barcode. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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Specification