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US 11,707,694 B2Granted
Message delivery apparatus and methods
OwnerVirginie Masciainventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a more adapt and accessible messaging system. In some aspects, the present disclosure relates to a messaging system that allows users to prerecord messages for future or real time use. Allowing users to communicate emotional messages, both visually and audially to relay feedback to both users. In some embodiments, the system may be useful to help with mental issues, self-esteem problems and other personal issues, non-limiting examples. In some implementations, the device may provide instant messages from one message device to another message device.
Claims18
A message device comprising:
- a self-view mechanism configured to portray a live self-view of a user;
- at least one microphone;
- a storage mechanism configured to store a plurality of messages, each comprising one or more audio, video, or image;
- a media playback device configured to play the plurality of messages;
- a communication mechanism configured to one or both receive and record messages;
- a control mechanism that controls playback of the plurality of messages;
- and
- at least one logic module, wherein the at least one logic module operates to read one or more program instructions that cause the message device to:
- determine that the media playback device is playing at least one of the plurality of messages;
- automatically activate the at least one microphone during playback of the at least one of the plurality of messages;
- detect that the user is speaking;
- analyze audio received from the user, wherein an analysis of the audio identifies at least one mood of the user;
- and wherein the message device tracks usage of the media playback device.
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A message device adapter comprising:
- at least one self-view mechanism configured to provide a live self-view of a user;
- at least one microphone;
- a storage mechanism configured to store at least one message, wherein the at least one message comprises audio;
- a media playback device configured to play the at least one message;
- a communication mechanism;
- a control mechanism that controls playback of the at least one message;
- at least one logic module, wherein the at least one logic module operates to read one or more program instructions that cause the message device adapter to:
- determine that the media playback device is playing at least one of the plurality of messages;
- automatically activate the at least one microphone during playback of the at least one of the plurality of messages;
- detect that the user is speaking;
- analyze audio received from the user, wherein an analysis of the audio identifies at least one mood of the user;
- and wherein the message device tracks usage of the media playback device;
- and
- an attachment mechanism configured to attach the message device adapter to the at least one self-view mechanism.
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A system of message devices comprising
- a plurality of message devices, wherein each of the plurality of message devices comprises:
- a self-view mechanism configured to provide a live self-view of a user;
- at least one microphone;
- a communication mechanism configured to one or both receive and record messages, wherein the communication mechanism of each of the plurality of message devices allows for wireless communication between the plurality of message devices;
- a storage mechanism configured to store a plurality of messages, each comprising one or more audio, video, or images, wherein wireless communication between the plurality of message devices shares at least a portion of the plurality of messages;
- a media playback device configured to play the plurality of messages;
- a control mechanism that controls playback of the plurality of messages;
- and
- at least one logic module, wherein the at least one logic module operates to read one or more program instructions that cause the message device adapter to:
- determine that the media playback device is playing at least one of the plurality of messages;
- automatically activate the at least one microphone during playback of the at least one of the plurality of messages;
- detect that the user is speaking;
- analyze audio received from the user, wherein an analysis of the audio identifies at least one mood of the user;
- and wherein the message device tracks usage of the media playback device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.