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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2013
Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong, CN;
Tianqing Huang, Guangdong, CN;
TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, CN;
Abstract
Provided herein are methods, devices, and systems for use in social networking and messaging applications. In particular, methods, devices, and systems for providing a user with access to a third party platform (e.g., a Public Number) in a messaging application are disclosed. Provided herein is a 'My Apps' feature providing a stable and intuitive point of entry for a user to view, access, and manage Public Numbers. Also provided herein is a 'Connector' feature that facilitates forwarding and saving information in a Public Number for processing. Additionally provided herein is a “Historic Messages” feature allowing a user to view a Public Number's historic messages without following the Public Number.