Modified User Content With Additional Text For Theme Discovery

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems lack effective mechanisms for curating and discovering user-generated content based on its inherent characteristics rather than user identity, limiting the ability of users to find content relevant to their interests.

Innovation Solution

A system that classifies user-generated content using a combination of explicit and implicit methods, including user input, image recognition, and location data, and aggregates content by classification, allowing users to access content based on its thematic relevance rather than the creator's identity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If content is organized and discovered based on user identity, then user-specific content delivery is improved, but content discoverability based on thematic relevance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent discoverabilityVSAvoidthematic relevance information
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments content organization into two independent dimensions: user identity-based delivery and theme-based classification. Content is divided into user-specific streams and theme-based categories, allowing simultaneous operation of both discovery mechanisms without interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces theme-based classification as an intermediary layer between user identity and content. This intermediary system uses metadata tags and classification categories to bridge the gap between what users create/share and what they discover, enabling thematic search independent of user identity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If comprehensive content classification systems are implemented, then content organization and discovery are improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent organizationVSAvoidclassification system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal classification system using standardized theme tags and categories that can be applied across multiple content types (posts, images, videos, messages). This single multi-functional classification framework handles diverse content without requiring separate complex systems for each content type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the classification approach from complex hierarchical structures to simpler parameter-based tagging systems. Content is classified using discrete theme parameters and keywords that can be easily assigned, stored, and queried, reducing system complexity while maintaining organization effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250218087A1Generating modified user content that includes additional text content
Publication Date: 2025.07.03 SNAP INC
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AI summary

In one or more implementations, user content items generated using a client application may be shared with users that are not contacts of the user within the client application. A user interface that indicates a number of recipients of the user content item may be generated that also includes a first section that displays the user content item and a second section to add text content to the user content item. In various examples, one or more classifications may be associated with the user content item.