Voice communications with real-time status notifications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9998602
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15730186

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A system, apparatus, graphical user interface and methods are provided for conducting electronic voice communications with status notifications. A user of a first portable device executing a communication application selects a multi-function control that automatically initiates an audio recording, which is automatically sent toward another participant of an active communication session when the control is released. The same multi-function control may be used to transmit a textual message. A representation of the recording is displayed on the user's device, with an indicator that changes appearance when the other participant plays the recording. In addition, when one user initiates an audio recording that will be automatically sent to another user, the other user's device is advised of the initiation of recording and displays that status for the other user.

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WHATSAPP LLC1601 WILLOW ROAD MENLO PARK CA 94025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Acton, Brian Santa Clara, US 41 573
Donohue, Michael B Mountain View, US 25 192
Koum, Jan Redwood City, US 33 388
Reed, Erik James Dublin, US 17 316
Stukalov, Dima Santa Clara, US 7 81

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