Augmented Message Elements in Electronic Communication Threads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic communication methods lack interaction and expression, as emoticons and stickers do not provide feedback on receipt or understanding, and are limited to static or rudimentary animated forms, failing to replicate the interactivity of face-to-face communication.
Innovation Solution
An electronic communication system that detects corresponding message elements and replaces them with augmented elements, such as animations, to create an interactive communication thread, enhancing expression and feedback between users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional emoticons and stickers are used in electronic communications, then communication efficiency is improved by reducing typing, but interaction and feedback capability deteriorates as users cannot see how messages are received or understood
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by detecting when a second user sends a message element in response to a first user's message element, and automatically generating and displaying an augmented message element that shows the interaction. This creates a feedback loop where users can see how their messages are received and responded to, transforming static emoticons into interactive communications that provide real-time feedback on message reception and understanding.
2Ease of operation
If static emoticons are used in electronic communications, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but expression capability and interactivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transforming static message elements into dynamic, interactive elements. When corresponding message elements are detected from different users, the system automatically generates augmented message elements that animate the interaction between them. This maintains ease of operation since users still simply send regular emoticons, but dramatically enhances expression capability by showing animated interactions like high-fives, fist bumps, or other contextual responses between message elements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If augmented message elements are generated to provide interaction, then expression capability is improved, but device complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by implementing automated detection and generation systems. The electronic communication system automatically detects when corresponding message elements are sent by different users, identifies the interaction type, generates the appropriate augmented message element, and displays it without requiring manual user intervention. This automation manages the increased complexity by having the system serve itself, reducing the burden on users while maintaining sophisticated interaction capabilities.
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AI summary
The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for providing message element in electronic communication threads. For example, systems and methods described herein identify message elements in electronic communication threads and add interactions between the message elements to the electronic communication thread.