Messenger-linked service system and method using a social graph of a messenger platform

Abstract

A messenger-linked service system and method using a social graph based on a human relationship of a messenger are provided. The messenger-linked service system may include a relationship extraction unit to extract a social graph of a friend relationship of the messenger, a selection unit to select data in the messenger-linked service, and an execution unit to either transmit or to execute a sharing request of the selected data to the friend using the social graph.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority from and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2012-0062882, filed on Jun. 12, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a messenger-linked service system and method using a human relationship social graph of a messenger platform.[0004]2. Discussion of the Background[0005]Existing computer-based messengers are linked to smart devices, and a large number of messenger applications for smart devices are gradually being developed. Messenger applications are used in meetings between friends or fellow workers, however, messenger applications are restricted to share data stored in smart devices or data associated with various applications, other than a text.[0006]Current messenger-linked services enable transmission of photos, video, ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about using the messaging platform of a friend to send and share data with each other. It allows users to conveniently deliver services to each other through a friend relationship. Additionally, it provides a method for users to automatically call a friend relationship, group relationship, or chat room to access the shared services. The technical effects of this patent are improved data exchange and sharing through a friend relationship, making it more convenient for users to use each other's services.

Problems solved by technology

Messenger applications are used in meetings between friends or fellow workers, however, messenger applications are restricted to share data stored in smart devices or data associated with various applications, other than a text.

Services enabling interworking of data information between a messenger and an SNS are provided, however, these services have restrictive data sharing services.

In addition, as users need to manually recommend a friend list to be linked to a friend, they experience inconveniences.

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