Channel creation method and apparatus, and device and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a channel creation method and apparatus, and a device and a storage medium. The method provided herein comprises: providing, in a live-streaming interface, an interaction portal associated with a first user; sending a first message to the first user via the interaction portal; and in response to a reply operation performed by the first user to the first message, presenting, in a session channel in the live-streaming interface, the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply operation, wherein the session channel is created in response to the reply operation performed by the first user, and the session channel is specific to the first user and a current user. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the channel creation efficiency.

Description

A method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for channel creation.

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510331736.5, filed on March 19, 2025, entitled "A method, apparatus, device and storage medium for channel creation", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to the field of computers, and particularly to a method, apparatus, device, and computer-readable storage medium for channel creation. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of the internet, people are increasingly using it to share and browse all kinds of content. For example, people can use video platforms to share their created video content or use live streaming platforms to provide live video broadcasts. Chat or comment sections are also provided to support audience interaction while watching videos. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In a first aspect of this disclosure, a method for creating a channel is provided. The method includes: providing an interactive entry point associated with a first user in a live streaming interface; sending a first message to the first user via the interactive entry point; and, in response to a reply operation by the first user to the first message, presenting the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply operation in a conversation channel in the live streaming interface, wherein the conversation channel is created in response to the reply operation by the first user and is specific to the first user and the current user.

[0005] In a second aspect of this disclosure, an apparatus for channel creation is provided. The apparatus includes: a providing module configured to provide an interactive entry point associated with a first user in a live streaming interface; a sending module configured to send a first message to the first user via the interactive entry point; and a presenting module configured to present the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply operation in a session channel in the live streaming interface in response to a reply operation by the first user to the first message, wherein the session channel is created in response to the reply operation by the first user and is specific to the first user and the current user.

[0006] In a third aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The device includes at least one processor; and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processor. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the device to perform the method of the first aspect.

[0007] In a fourth aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions that can be executed by a processor to implement the method of the first aspect.

[0008] In a fifth aspect of this disclosure, a computer program product is provided, which is tangibly stored in a computer storage medium and includes computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of the first aspect.

[0009] It should be understood that the content described in this content section is not intended to limit the key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to restrict the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0011] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an example environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented;

[0012] Figures 2A to 2K illustrate example interfaces according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart of an example process for channel creation according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 4 shows a schematic structural block diagram of an example apparatus for channel creation according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0015] Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device capable of implementing several embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0017] It should be noted that the headings of any section / subsection provided herein are not limiting. Various embodiments are described throughout this document, and embodiments of any type may be included under any section / subsection. Furthermore, embodiments described in any section / subsection may be combined in any way with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or different sections / subsections.

[0018] In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, the term "comprising" and similar terms should be understood as open-ended inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc., may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

[0019] The embodiments of this disclosure may involve user data, data acquisition, and / or use. All of these aspects comply with applicable laws, regulations, and relevant provisions. In the embodiments of this disclosure, all data collection, acquisition, processing, manipulation, forwarding, and use are conducted with the user's knowledge and confirmation. Accordingly, in implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the type, scope of use, and usage scenarios of any data or information that may be involved should be communicated to the user and their authorization obtained in accordance with relevant laws and regulations through appropriate means. The specific methods of notification and / or authorization may vary depending on the actual situation and application scenario, and the scope of this disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0020] In this specification and the embodiments, any processing of personal information will be carried out only under the premise of legality (such as obtaining the consent of the personal information subject, or being necessary for the performance of a contract), and will only be carried out within the scope stipulated or agreed upon. A user's refusal to process personal information other than that necessary for basic functions will not affect the user's use of basic functions.

[0021] As mentioned above, with the development of the internet, people are increasingly using it to share and browse all kinds of content. For example, people can use video platforms to share their created video content or use live streaming platforms to provide live video broadcasts. Chat or comment sections are also provided to support audience interaction while watching videos.

[0022] Embodiments of this disclosure propose a channel creation scheme. The scheme includes: providing an interactive entry point associated with a first user in a live streaming interface; sending a first message to the first user via the interactive entry point; and, in response to the first user's reply to the first message, presenting the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply in a conversation channel within the live streaming interface. The conversation channel is created in response to the first user's reply and is specific to both the first user and the current user.

[0023] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can create a conversation channel between the first user and the current user after receiving a reply from the first user to the first message, thereby improving the efficiency of conversation channel creation.

[0024] The following section provides a detailed description of various example implementations of this scheme, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Example Environment

[0026] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example environment 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. As shown in Figure 1, the example environment 100 may include an electronic device 110.

[0027] In this example environment 100, electronic device 110 may run an application 120 that supports channel creation. Application 120 may be any suitable type of application for creating channels, examples of which may include, but are not limited to, content sharing applications, online video applications, live streaming applications, social applications, or other suitable applications. User 140 may interact with application 120 via electronic device 110 and / or its attached devices.

[0028] In environment 100 of Figure 1, if application 120 is active, electronic device 110 can present interface 150 for supporting channel creation through application 120.

[0029] In some embodiments, electronic device 110 communicates with server 130 to provide services to application 120. Electronic device 110 can be any type of mobile terminal, fixed terminal, or portable terminal, including mobile phones, desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, netbook computers, tablet computers, media computers, multimedia tablets, handheld computers, portable gaming terminals, VR / AR devices, personal communication system (PCS) devices, personal navigation devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), audio / video players, digital cameras / camcorders, positioning devices, television receivers, radio receivers, e-book devices, gaming devices, or any combination thereof, including accessories and peripherals of these devices or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, electronic device 110 can also support any type of user-facing interface (such as "wearable" circuitry).

[0030] Server 130 can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server providing basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud functions, cloud storage, network services, cloud communication, middleware services, domain name services, security services, content delivery networks, and big data and artificial intelligence platforms. Server 130 may include, for example, computing systems / servers such as mainframes, edge computing nodes, computing devices in a cloud environment, etc. Server 130 can provide backend services for applications 120 in electronic devices 110 that support channel creation.

[0031] A communication connection can be established between server 130 and electronic device 110. This communication connection can be established via wired or wireless means. The communication connection may include, but is not limited to, Bluetooth, mobile network, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) connections; the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited in this respect. In the embodiments of this disclosure, server 130 and electronic device 110 can achieve signaling interaction through the communication connection between them.

[0032] It should be understood that the structure and function of the various elements in environment 100 are described for illustrative purposes only and do not imply any limitation on the scope of this disclosure.

[0033] The following description will continue with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will provide some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Figures 2A to 2K illustrate example interfaces 200A to 200K according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Interfaces 200A to 200K may be provided, for example, by the electronic device 110 shown in Figure 1.

[0036] As shown in Figure 2A, electronic device 110 can provide interface 200A to user 140. Interface 200A may be, for example, a live streaming interface associated with a live event. After presenting interface 200A, electronic device 110 can present media content viewing component 205 in interface 200A. Media content viewing component 205 may be configured to present live streaming content associated with a live event.

[0037] In some embodiments, to facilitate interaction between the current user and the first user (e.g., sending messages to each other), the electronic device 110 can provide an interaction entry associated with the first user in the live streaming interface. As an example, as shown in Figure 2A, the electronic device 110 can present an interaction entry in interface 200A. Such an interaction entry can be placed in any appropriate location in interface 200A, for example, it can be placed in the area where a set of comments is located in the live streaming interface. In some scenarios, the electronic device 110 can also present an interaction entry in interface 200A in response to a user's interaction with the first comment in a set of comments. Here, the first comment is associated with the first user, and the interaction entry can also be associated with the first user. Such an interaction can be, for example, a click operation, a long press operation, or any appropriate operation related to the first comment.

[0038] In some embodiments, to make the live streaming interface more concise, the electronic device 110 may display the first comment from the first user on the live streaming interface. Furthermore, the electronic device 110 may display an interactive entry point on the live streaming interface in response to the triggering of the first comment.

[0039] As an example, as shown in Figure 2A, the electronic device 110 can present a public comment component 210 on the interface 200A, which includes a set of comments. Such a set of comments could be interactive information posted by a group of users watching the live stream. This interactive information could include prompts for users to like the live stream, posted text messages, image messages, or prompts to send virtual gifts. The set of comments includes at least a first comment 211, which is associated with a first user. After the electronic device 110 receives an interaction from user 140 with the first comment 211, the electronic device 110 can present an interactive entry associated with the first comment 211 on the interface 200A to allow user 140 to send a message to the first user. Such an interaction could be a click, long press, or any other appropriate interaction by user 140 with the first comment 211.

[0040] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may present a first interactive panel in response to a triggering of a first comment. The first interactive panel includes an interactive entry point. As an example, as shown in FIG2A, after receiving a click from user 140 on the first comment, the electronic device 110 may present an interactive panel 215 (i.e., the first interactive panel) associated with the first comment. The interactive panel 215 includes multiple controls for interacting with the first user. Such controls may include, for example, information viewing controls, like controls, feedback controls, copy controls, etc. The electronic device 110 may obtain user 140's interaction request for the first user through these controls, and perform interactive events with the first user based on such interaction requests. Such interactive events may include, for example, liking the first user's first comment, viewing the first user's relevant information, etc. After the interactive panel 215 is presented, the electronic device 110 may provide an interactive entry point 220 to user 140 within the interactive panel 215, so as to send a message to the first user through the interactive entry point 220.

[0041] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may present an interactive entry not only in the interactive panel 215, but also in a viewing panel associated with the first user. Specifically, in response to receiving a viewing request associated with the first user, the electronic device 110 may present a viewing panel associated with the first user on the live streaming interface. Furthermore, the electronic device 110 may present an interactive entry in the viewing panel.

[0042] As an example, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the electronic device 110 can provide an information viewing control 225 in the interactive panel 215 (i.e., the first interactive panel). When the information viewing control 225 is clicked by the user 140, the electronic device 110 can generate a viewing request based on the click operation. Further, the electronic device can present a viewing panel 230 in the interface 200B in response to the viewing request. The viewing panel 230 includes reference information associated with the first user, such as the user identifier of the first user, the number of users following the first user (also known as the number of followers), etc. The viewing panel 230 also includes multiple interactive controls that support interaction between the user 140 and the first user, such as follow controls, feedback controls, or other appropriate controls. After the viewing panel 230 is presented, the electronic device 110 can present an interactive entry 235 in the interface 200B. The embodiments of this disclosure support users to trigger the presentation of the interactive entry through different interactive operations. In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can effectively improve the presentation efficiency of the interactive entry.

[0043] In some scenarios, as shown in Figure 2C, when the current user is the live streamer, after receiving the live streamer's (i.e., the current user, or user 140) interaction with the first comment 211, the electronic device 110 can present the extension component 240. The extension component 240 is configured to support the live streamer's interaction with the first user or to adjust the first user's interaction permissions. For example, the electronic device 110 can receive the live streamer's permission adjustment request for the first user via the extension component 240, so that the server 130 can adjust the first user's interaction permissions based on the permission adjustment request. Such interaction permission adjustments could, for example, prohibit the first user from sending comments. After the extension component 240 is presented, the electronic device 110 can provide the live streamer with an interaction entry 245 within the extension component 240 for sending messages to the first user.

[0044] Alternatively or additionally, the electronic device 110 may provide multiple interactive controls to the live streamer in the extension component 240. These interactive controls are used to support interaction between the live streamer and the first user. Such interactive controls may include, for example, a pinned control 246, a priority display control 247, a work viewing control 248, and a permission setting control 249. The functions of these interactive controls will be described below.

[0045] In some scenarios, electronic device 110 can receive a reply message from the live streamer to the first comment 211 via the pin control 246. Furthermore, after sending the reply message to the first user via the pin control 246, electronic device 110 can also pin the first comment 211 to the live stream interface so that the first comment 211 will not be replaced by comments sent by other users.

[0046] Alternatively or additionally, electronic device 110 may receive a selection from the live streamer regarding the priority display control 247. Upon receiving this selection, electronic device 110, after receiving the second message, may prioritize displaying comments associated with the second message on the live stream interface, displaying these comments in a preset style. Such a preset style could be, for example, a highlight style, a bold style, or any other suitable style. For instance, when the priority display control 247 is selected and electronic device 110 receives the second message, electronic device 110 may display comments associated with the second message in a highlighted style on the live stream interface and keep these comments fixed on the live stream interface for a preset time period.

[0047] Alternatively or additionally, after receiving a selection from the live streamer regarding the viewing control 248, the electronic device 110 can display the first user's work details page on the interface. The work details page includes multiple works published by the first user. Such works include video content, image content, or text content published by the first user.

[0048] Alternatively or additionally, when electronic device 110 receives an interactive operation from the live streamer on the permission setting control 249, electronic device 110 can obtain the permission setting request associated with the interactive operation and send the permission setting request to server 130 to adjust the permissions of the first user in the live stream. Such permissions may include, for example, whether the first user is allowed to send comments, whether the first user is allowed to watch the live stream, and whether the first user is allowed to receive private chat messages sent by the first user.

[0049] In some embodiments, after the interactive entry point is presented, the electronic device 110 can receive a first message sent by the user 140 to the first user via the interactive entry point, and then send the first message to the first user. Specifically, the electronic device 110 sends the first message to the first user via the interactive entry point. As an example, as shown in Figures 2A and 2D, after receiving the user 140's selection of the interactive entry point 220, the electronic device 110 can present an information input panel 250 in the interface 200D. The electronic device 110 can obtain the first message sent by the user 140 to the first user via the information input panel 250. After the first message is obtained by the electronic device 110, the electronic device 110 can send the first message to the first user.

[0050] In some scenarios, in order to make it clearer to the user 140 about the message recipient, the electronic device 110 can display a reminder element 256 in the interface 200D after the information input panel 250 is presented. The reminder element 256 includes the name and avatar of the first user.

[0051] In some embodiments, after the first message is sent, the electronic device 110 can also display the sent first message on the live streaming interface. Specifically, the electronic device 110 can send the first message to the first user via the public comment component in the live streaming interface. The first message in the public comment component is only visible to the first user and the current user. As an example, as shown in FIG2E, the electronic device 110 can receive the first message sent by user 140 to the first user. Further, the electronic device 110 can respond to the message sending request triggered by user 140, send the first message to the first user, and display the first message 256 in the public comment component 255 in the interface 200E. Although the first message 256 is displayed in the public comment component 255, the first message 256 can only be viewed by user 140 and the first user, and other users cannot view it.

[0052] In some embodiments, to better indicate the visibility range of the first message, the electronic device 110 may display a prompt element at the area where the first message is located. Specifically, the first message is associated with a prompt element, which indicates that the first message is visible to the first user and the current user.

[0053] As an example, as shown in Figure 2E, when the first message 256 is presented in the public comment component 255, the electronic device 110 can display a prompt element 257 in the area where the first message 256 is located. The prompt element 257 is used to indicate the visibility range of the first message 256, which may be, for example, "This message is only visible to you and user A".

[0054] In some embodiments, after receiving a second message from the first user in response to the first message, the electronic device 110 can present the second message to the user 140 in the live streaming interface. Specifically, the electronic device 110 can respond to the first user's reply to the first message by presenting the first message and the second message corresponding to the reply in a chat channel in the live streaming interface. The chat channel is created in response to the first user's reply and is specific to the first user and the current user.

[0055] As an example, as shown in Figure 2F, after the first user replies to the first message, the server 130 can determine whether a private chat channel (i.e., conversation channel 260) exists between the first user and user 140 (i.e., the current user). If it is determined that the private chat channel does not exist, the server 130 can create a private chat channel for the first user and user 140 (i.e., the current user) based on the first user's reply operation, and send a second message associated with the reply operation to the electronic device 110. When the electronic device 110 receives the second message, it can display conversation channel 260 on interface 200F, and present the second message within conversation channel 260.

[0056] In some embodiments, to avoid affecting the user's viewing of comments on the live stream interface, when the electronic device 110 receives the second message, it may first display preset tags on the live stream interface. After receiving the user 140's selection of the preset tags, the chat channel will then be displayed. Specifically, the electronic device 110 may display preset tags on the live stream interface in response to the first user's reply to the first message. Furthermore, the electronic device 110 may display a first element associated with the first channel entry in response to receiving a new message in the chat channel.

[0057] As an example, as shown in Figure 2G, when electronic device 110 receives a second message, it can display a preset label 270 on interface 200G. The preset label 270 can, for example, be associated with the conversation channel of the message currently received by electronic device 110. For instance, if electronic device 110 is currently receiving a second message, then the preset label 270 can be associated with the conversation channel associated with the second message (i.e., the private chat channel between the first user and user 140). The preset label 270 includes preset elements, which can be presented, for example, as a "red dot," to indicate the presence of unread messages in the conversation channel. In some scenarios, the first element can also be, for example, the first user's avatar, to indicate that a second message sent by the first user has been received.

[0058] Furthermore, the electronic device 110 can present a session window of the session channel in response to a triggering of the preset tag 270. As an example, as shown in Figures 2F and 2G, the electronic device 110 can receive a click operation from the user 140 on the preset tag 270. After receiving the click operation on the preset tag 270, the electronic device 110 can present a session window 265 associated with the session channel. Such a session window 265 can be, for example, a first session window associated with the current user and a first user. When the session window 265 is presented, the electronic device 110 can present a first message and a second message in the session window 265 of the session channel 260. The session window 265 also presents at least one historical message sent by the current user to the first user via an interaction entry. In some scenarios, when the electronic device 110 receives a message from the first user, the electronic device 110 can present a first element at the channel entry 275 (i.e., the first channel entry) in the session channel 260. The first element can be, for example, an element with a "red dot" style.

[0059] In some embodiments, when the session window 265 is presented, the electronic device 110 may present a first channel entry in the session channel 260 in a first style to indicate that the session window 265 is associated with the first channel entry. Specifically, the electronic device 110 may display the first channel entry in a first style in response to the presentation of the session window of the session channel. The first style indicates that the first user's image and text identifiers are displayed in the first channel entry. Further, the electronic device 110 may display the first channel entry in a second style in response to the hiding of the session window of the session channel, the second style indicating that the first user's image identifier is displayed in the first channel entry.

[0060] As an example, as shown in Figure 2F, the electronic device 110 may also provide multiple channel entries in the conversation channel 260. These multiple channel entries are associated with different conversation channels, which could be private chat channels between user 140 and a first user and other users (e.g., a second user), or group chat channels between user 140 and multiple users. The multiple channel entries in the conversation channel 260 may include, for example, channel entry 275 and channel entry 276, where channel entry 275 is associated with the private chat channel between user 140 and the first user, and channel entry 276 may be associated, for example, with the private chat channel between user 140 and the second user.

[0061] When session window 265 is presented, channel entry 275 (i.e., the first channel entry) is in expanded style (i.e., the first style). Expanded style indicates that channel entry 275 (i.e., the first channel entry) displays user 140 and the first user's avatar (i.e., the first user's image identifier) ​​and the first user's name (i.e., the first user's text identifier). Channel entry 276 is in collapsed style (i.e., the second style), which indicates that channel entry 276 only displays the second user's avatar.

[0062] In some scenarios, as shown in Figure 2H, when the electronic device 110 receives the selection of channel entry 276 by user 140, it can adjust channel entry 275 to a collapsed style (i.e., channel entry 275 only displays the avatar of the first user) and adjust channel entry 276 to an expanded style.

[0063] In some embodiments, electronic device 110 may, in response to receiving a new message in a set of conversation channels associated with the private chat tab, present a second element associated with a preset tag of the private chat tab. As an example, as shown in FIG2H, when electronic device 110 receives a third message sent by a second user, electronic device 110 may present the second element at the location of the preset tag 270 in the private chat tab 280. The second element may be presented, for example, as a "red dot," and in some scenarios, the second element may also be the second user's avatar. Such a second element is used to indicate that electronic device 110 has received a message sent by the second user. In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can more clearly notify users of new messages, thereby providing users with a better interactive experience.

[0064] Furthermore, the electronic device 110 can switch the private chat tab to the second conversation window of the second conversation channel that received the new message in response to a preset operation on a preset tag. As an example, as shown in Figures 2F and 2H, when the preset tag 270 is selected by the user 140, the electronic device 110 can switch the conversation window 265 in the private chat tab 280 to the second conversation window 285 associated with the second conversation channel. The second conversation window 285 includes a third message sent by the second user, as well as historical messages associated with both the current user and the second user. In this way, embodiments of this disclosure can present the conversation window that received the new message by selecting a preset tag (e.g., after receiving a third message, clicking the preset tag presents the second conversation window associated with the third message), thereby improving the efficiency of information presentation.

[0065] In a scenario where unread messages exist in multiple conversation channels associated with user 140, electronic device 110 can sort the multiple conversation channels based on the time the unread messages were received, placing the conversation channel that received the message last at the top. When preset label 270 is clicked, electronic device 110 can display the conversation window of the conversation channel that is ranked first among the multiple conversation channels. This conversation channel could be, for example, the conversation channel containing the first unread message (i.e., the latest unread message received). When preset label 270 is clicked again, electronic device 110 can display the conversation window of the conversation channel that is ranked second among the multiple conversation channels. The conversation channel ranked second includes the second unread message, whose reception time is second only to the first unread message.

[0066] In some embodiments, after the second session window is presented, the electronic device 110 can adjust the presentation style of the second channel entry. Specifically, the electronic device 110 can adjust the display style of the second channel entry corresponding to the second session channel in response to a preset operation of a preset label. As an example, as shown in FIG2H, after the second session window 285 is presented, the electronic device 110 can adjust the state of the channel entry 276 (i.e., the second channel entry) to an expanded style. In other words, after the second session window 286 is presented, the electronic device 110 can display the avatars of the current user and the second user, as well as information such as the name of the second user, in the channel entry 276.

[0067] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can create a conversation channel between the first user and the current user after receiving a reply from the first user to the first message, thereby improving the efficiency of conversation channel creation.

[0068] Example 2

[0069] Once the first user receives the first message sent by the current user, they can reply to it. The following section will describe the interaction process when the first user replies to the first message.

[0070] In some embodiments, when a terminal device associated with a first user receives a first message, as shown in FIG2I, the terminal device may present the first message 290 in interface 200I. The first message 290 includes a prompt element 291, which can be used to indicate that the first message 290 is only visible to the first user.

[0071] The terminal device can receive a click from the first user on the first message 290 and display an interactive panel 292 on the interface 200I. The interactive panel 292 includes multiple controls that support interaction between the first user and user 140, including at least a reply control 293.

[0072] When the first user clicks the reply control 293, the electronic device 110 can display the information input panel 294 as shown in FIG2J. The information input panel 294 is configured to support the first user's reply to the first message. Further, the terminal device can receive the second message from the first user in response to the first message via the information input panel 294, and send the second message to the electronic device 110 associated with the user 140.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first user can be a live streamer associated with the live event. When the first user is a live streamer, after the terminal device receives the first user's click on the first message 290, it can display an interactive panel 295 as shown in Figure 2K. The interactive panel 295 includes multiple interactive controls, such as those that allow the user to trigger interaction between the live streamer and user 140. For example, the terminal device can receive a permission configuration request for user 140 via the interactive panel 295. After receiving the permission configuration request, the terminal device can send the permission configuration request to the server 130 to configure the permissions for user 140. Such a permission configuration request could be, for example, prohibiting user 140 from sending comments or stopping the receipt of messages sent by user 140.

[0074] After the interactive panel 295 is presented, the terminal device can present the reply control 296 in the interactive panel 295 to send a reply message (i.e., the second message) to the user 140 via the reply control 296.

[0075] Example process

[0076] Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart of an example process 300 for channel creation according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 300 can be implemented at electronic device 110. Process 300 will now be described with reference to Figure 1.

[0077] As shown in Figure 3, in box 310, electronic device 110 provides an interactive entry point associated with the first user in the live broadcast interface.

[0078] In frame 320, electronic device 110 sends a first message to the first user via an interactive portal.

[0079] In box 330, electronic device 110 responds to a first user's reply to a first message by presenting the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply in a conversation channel in the live broadcast interface. The conversation channel is created in response to the first user's reply and is specific to the first user and the current user.

[0080] In some embodiments, providing an interactive entry point associated with a first user includes: presenting a first comment from the first user in the live streaming interface; and presenting an interactive entry point in the live streaming interface in response to the triggering of the first comment.

[0081] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can make the live streaming interface simpler, thereby improving the user's interactive experience.

[0082] In some embodiments, in response to an interactive operation on the first comment, presenting an interactive entry point in the live streaming interface includes: in response to the triggering of the first comment, presenting a first interactive panel, the first interactive panel including the interactive entry point.

[0083] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can improve the user's interactive experience.

[0084] In some embodiments, providing an interactive entry point associated with a first user includes: in response to receiving a viewing request associated with the first user, presenting a viewing panel associated with the first user on the live streaming interface; and presenting an interactive entry point in the viewing panel.

[0085] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can improve the presentation efficiency of interactive entry points.

[0086] In some embodiments, sending a first message to a first user via an interactive portal includes sending a first message to the first user via a public comment component in the live streaming interface.

[0087] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can present the first message in the public comment component, making it more convenient for users to view the first message, thereby improving the efficiency of information viewing.

[0088] In some embodiments, the first message in the public comment component is only visible to the first user and the current user.

[0089] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can improve data security.

[0090] In some embodiments, the first message is associated with a prompt element, which indicates that the first message is only visible to the first user and the current user.

[0091] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can improve the efficiency of information viewing.

[0092] In some embodiments, presenting a first message and a second message corresponding to a reply operation in a chat channel of the live streaming interface includes: presenting a preset tag in the live streaming interface in response to a first user's reply operation to the first message; presenting a chat window of the chat channel in response to the triggering of the preset tag; and presenting the first message and the second message in the chat window of the chat channel.

[0093] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can improve the efficiency of information viewing.

[0094] In some embodiments, the session window also displays at least one historical message sent by the current user to the first user via the interaction portal.

[0095] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure enable users to view historical messages more conveniently, thereby improving the efficiency of information viewing.

[0096] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: in response to the presentation of the session window of the session channel, displaying the first channel entry in a first style, the first channel entry being associated with the session channel, the first style indicating that an image identifier and a text identifier of the first user are displayed in the first channel entry; or in response to the hiding of the session window of the session channel, displaying the first channel entry in a second style, the second style indicating that an image identifier of the first user is displayed in the first channel entry.

[0097] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can present the first channel entry based on different styles, so that users can more clearly know the session channel indicated by the current session window.

[0098] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: in response to receiving a new message in the session channel, presenting a first element associated with the first channel entry.

[0099] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can make users more clearly aware that they have received a new message through the first element, thereby improving the efficiency of information reminders.

[0100] In some embodiments, the conversation channel is a first conversation channel, the conversation window is a first conversation window, and the conversation window of the conversation channel is presented in the private chat tab of the live broadcast interface, and the process 300 further includes: in response to receiving a new message in a set of conversation channels associated with the private chat tab, presenting a second element associated with the preset tab of the private chat tab.

[0101] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can use a second element to notify the user of a new message, thereby improving the user's interactive experience.

[0102] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: in response to a preset operation on the preset tab, switching the private chat tab to a second conversation window that presents the second conversation channel that received the new message.

[0103] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can effectively improve the efficiency of information presentation.

[0104] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: adjusting the display style of the second channel entry corresponding to the second session channel in response to the preset operation on the preset tag.

[0105] In this way, the embodiments of this disclosure can display the conversation channel corresponding to the current conversation window by adjusting the display style of the second channel entry, which can give users clearer reminders and thus improve the efficiency of information presentation.

[0106] Example devices and equipment

[0107] Embodiments of this disclosure also provide corresponding apparatus for implementing the methods or processes described above. Figure 4 shows a schematic structural block diagram of an example apparatus 400 for channel creation according to certain embodiments of this disclosure. Apparatus 400 may be implemented as or included in electronic device 110. The various modules / components in apparatus 400 may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.

[0108] As shown in Figure 4, the device 400 includes: a providing module 410 configured to provide an interactive entry associated with a first user in a live streaming interface; a sending module 420 configured to send a first message to the first user via the interactive entry; and a presentation module 430 configured to present the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply operation in a conversation channel in the live streaming interface in response to the first user's reply operation, wherein the conversation channel is created in response to the first user's reply operation and is specific to the first user and the current user.

[0109] In some embodiments, the providing module 410 is further configured to: present a first comment from a first user in the live streaming interface; and, in response to the triggering of the first comment, present an interactive entry point in the live streaming interface.

[0110] In some embodiments, the providing module 410 is further configured to: in response to the triggering of the first comment, present a first interactive panel, the first interactive panel including an interactive entry point.

[0111] In some embodiments, the providing module 410 is further configured to: in response to receiving a viewing request associated with the first user, present a viewing panel associated with the first user on the live streaming interface; and present an interactive entry point in the viewing panel.

[0112] In some embodiments, the sending module 420 is further configured to send a first message to a first user via a public comment component in the live streaming interface.

[0113] In some embodiments, the first message in the public comment component is only visible to the first user and the current user.

[0114] In some embodiments, the first message is associated with a prompt element, which indicates that the first message is only visible to the first user and the current user.

[0115] In some embodiments, the presentation module 430 is further configured to: present a preset tag in the live broadcast interface in response to a first user's reply to the first message; present a session window of the session channel in response to the triggering of the preset tag; and present the first message and the second message in the session window of the session channel.

[0116] In some embodiments, the session window also displays at least one historical message sent by the current user to the first user via the interaction portal.

[0117] In some embodiments, the device 400 further includes a style adjustment module configured to, in response to the presentation of the session window of the session channel, display a first channel entry in a first style, the first channel entry being associated with the session channel, the first style indicating that an image identifier and a text identifier of the first user are displayed in the first channel entry; or, in response to the hiding of the session window of the session channel, display the first channel entry in a second style, the second style indicating that an image identifier of the first user is displayed in the first channel entry.

[0118] In some embodiments, the device 400 further includes a first element presentation module configured to present a first element associated with the first channel entry in response to receiving a new message in the session channel.

[0119] In some embodiments, the conversation channel is a first conversation channel, the conversation window is a first conversation window, and the conversation window of the conversation channel is presented in the private chat tab of the live broadcast interface. The device 400 further includes a second element presentation module, configured to present a second element associated with the preset tab of the private chat tab in response to receiving a new message in a set of conversation channels associated with the private chat tab.

[0120] In some embodiments, the device 400 further includes a switching module configured to switch the private chat tab to a second conversation window that presents the second conversation channel that received the new message in response to a preset operation on the preset tab.

[0121] The modules included in device 400 can be implemented in various ways, including software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, one or more modules may be implemented using software and / or firmware, such as machine-executable instructions stored on a storage medium. In addition to or as an alternative to machine-executable instructions, some or all of the units in device 400 may be implemented at least partially by one or more hardware logic components. By way of example and not limitation, exemplary types of hardware logic components that may be used include field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application-specific standard products (ASSPs), system-on-a-chip (SoCs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and so on.

[0122] Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device 500 in which one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented. It should be understood that the electronic device 500 shown in Figure 5 is merely exemplary and should not constitute any limitation on the functionality and scope of the embodiments described herein. The electronic device 500 shown in Figure 5 can be used to implement the electronic device 110 discussed above.

[0123] As shown in Figure 5, the electronic device 500 is in the form of a general-purpose electronic device. Components of the electronic device 500 may include, but are not limited to, one or more processing units or processors 510, memory 520, storage devices 530, one or more communication units 540, one or more input devices 550, and one or more output devices 560. The processor 510 may be a physical or virtual processor and is capable of performing various processes according to the programs stored in the memory 520. In a multiprocessor system, multiple processors execute computer-executable instructions in parallel to improve the parallel processing capability of the electronic device 500.

[0124] Electronic device 500 typically includes multiple computer storage media. Such media can be any accessible media that is accessible to electronic device 500, including but not limited to volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. Memory 520 can be volatile memory (e.g., registers, cache, random access memory (RAM)), non-volatile memory (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory), or some combination thereof. Storage device 530 can be removable or non-removable media and can include machine-readable media, such as flash drives, disks, or any other media that can be used to store information and / or data and can be accessed within electronic device 500.

[0125] Electronic device 500 may further include additional removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile storage media. Although not shown in FIG. 5, disk drives for reading from or writing to removable, non-volatile disks (e.g., "floppy disks") and optical disk drives for reading from or writing to removable, non-volatile optical disks may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to a bus (not shown) via one or more data media interfaces. Memory 520 may include computer program product 525 having one or more program modules configured to perform various methods or actions of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0126] Communication unit 540 enables communication with other electronic devices via a communication medium. Additionally, the functionality of components of electronic device 500 can be implemented using a single computing cluster or multiple computing machines capable of communicating via communication connections. Therefore, electronic device 500 can operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more other servers, network personal computers (PCs), or another network node.

[0127] Input device 550 can be one or more input devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, trackball, etc. Output device 560 can be one or more output devices, such as a monitor, speaker, printer, etc. Electronic device 500 can also communicate with one or more external devices (not shown) via communication unit 540 as needed. These external devices include storage devices, display devices, etc., and can communicate with one or more devices that enable user interaction with electronic device 500, or with any device that enables electronic device 500 to communicate with one or more other electronic devices (e.g., network card, modem, etc.). Such communication can be performed via input / output (I / O) interface (not shown).

[0128] According to an exemplary implementation of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores computer-executable instructions thereon, wherein the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the methods described above. According to an exemplary implementation of this disclosure, a computer program product is also provided, which is tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and includes computer-executable instructions, which are executed by a processor to implement the methods described above.

[0129] Various aspects of this disclosure are described herein with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer program products implemented according to this disclosure. It should be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0130] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine such that, when executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, they create means for implementing the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that causes a computer, programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other device to operate in a particular manner; thus, the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises an article of manufacture that includes instructions for implementing aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0131] Computer-readable program instructions can be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby causing the instructions that execute on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to perform the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes of a flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0132] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of an instruction, which contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0133] Various implementations of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical applications, or improvements to technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A channel creation method, comprising: The live streaming interface provides an interactive entry point associated with the first user; A first message is sent to the first user via the interactive portal; as well as In response to the first user's reply to the first message, the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply are presented in a chat channel in the live streaming interface. The chat channel is created in response to the first user's reply and is specific to the first user and the current user.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein providing the interaction entry associated with the first user comprises: The live stream interface displays the first comment from the first user. as well as In response to the first comment, the interactive entry point is presented in the live streaming interface.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein presenting the interactive entry point in the live streaming interface in response to an interactive operation on the first comment comprises: In response to the triggering of the first comment, a first interactive panel is presented, the first interactive panel including the interactive entry point.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein providing the interactive entry point associated with the first user comprises: In response to receiving a viewing request associated with the first user, a viewing panel associated with the first user is displayed on the live streaming interface; as well as The interactive entry point is presented in the viewing panel.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein sending the first message to the first user via the interactive entry point comprises: The first message is sent to the first user via the public comment component in the live streaming interface.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the first message in the public comment component is visible only to the first user and the current user.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the first message is associated with a prompt element, the prompt element being used to indicate that the first message is visible only to the first user and the current user.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein presenting the first message and the second message corresponding to the reply operation in the chat channel of the live streaming interface includes: In response to the first user's reply to the first message, a preset label is displayed on the live streaming interface; In response to the triggering of the preset tag, the session window of the session channel is displayed; as well as The first message and the second message are presented in the session window of the session channel.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the session window further presents at least one historical message sent by the current user to the first user via the interaction entry.

10. The method of claim 8, further comprising: In response to the presentation of the session window in the session channel, a first channel entry is displayed in a first style, the first channel entry being associated with the session channel, the first style indicating that the first user's image and text identifiers are displayed in the first channel entry; or In response to the session window of the session channel being hidden, the first channel entry is displayed in a second style, the second style indicating that the image icon of the first user is displayed in the first channel entry.

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising: In response to receiving a new message in the conversation channel, a first element associated with the first channel entry is presented.

12. The method according to claim 8, wherein the conversation channel is a first conversation channel, the conversation window is a first conversation window, and the conversation window of the conversation channel is presented in the private chat tab of the live streaming interface, and the method further comprises: In response to receiving a new message in a set of conversation channels associated with the private chat tab, a second element associated with the preset tab of the private chat tab is presented.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: In response to a preset operation on the preset tag, the private chat tab is switched to a second chat window that displays the second chat channel that received the new message.

14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: In response to the preset operation on the preset tag, the display style of the second channel entry corresponding to the second session channel is adjusted.

15. An apparatus for channel creation, comprising: The module is configured to provide an interactive entry point associated with the first user within the live streaming interface. The sending module is configured to send a first message to the first user via the interactive entry point; as well as The presentation module is configured to, in response to a reply operation by the first user to the first message, present the first message and a second message corresponding to the reply operation in a conversation channel in the live streaming interface, wherein the conversation channel is created in response to the reply operation by the first user and is specific to the first user and the current user.

16. An electronic device comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processor, the instructions causing the electronic device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 14 when executed by the at least one processor.

17. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions that can be executed by a processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

18. A computer program product tangibly stored in a computer storage medium and comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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