Implicit group formation around feed content for mobile devices
AssigneeMicrosoft Corporation
InventorsScott J. Counts, Shelly D. Farnham, Jordan L K Schwartz
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AssigneeMicrosoft Corporation
InventorsScott J. Counts, Shelly D. Farnham, Jordan L K Schwartz
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A unique system and method that facilitates group-based mobile communication around external feed content is provided. The system and method involve adding external feed content to content generated within a group. Both types of content can be viewed on the mobile devices of the group. Updates to the feed content can be obtained and communicated to the group. When multiple feeds are subscribed to by a group, one or more group members can display such feed content in a selective manner. For example, splinter groups can be formed off of the original group for members who wish to receive a subset of feeds (feed content) to assist them in focusing on a topic of interest. Group members can also employ display filters to restrict feed content displayed on their mobile devices. Users can also search for available feeds and form new groups around such content or join an existing group.
A user interface that integrates an external feed with a user-generated communication on a display of a first mobile device, the user interface comprising:
A method of integrating an external feed with a user-generated communication on a display of a first mobile device, the method comprising:
A computer readable memory device storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a computing device, perform a method of integrating an external feed with a user-generated communication on a display of a first mobile device, the method comprising:
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