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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2016
Cyberlink Corp., Shindian, Taipei, TW;
Chen Yen Hsun, Taipei, TW;
CYBERLINK CORP., Shindian, Taipei, TW;
Abstract
A computing device executing an instant messaging application receives a selection from a user specifying at least one instant message conversation record to hide from view. The selected conversation record is hidden from view in response to occurrence of an event of a first type. In response to the occurrence of an event of a second type, a timer hidden from the user is launched. An unlock procedure is received from the user, where the user enters the unlock procedure. In response to the entered unlock procedure matching a predetermined unlock procedure prior to expiration of the timer, the corresponding hidden conversation record is made viewable and is accessible again by the user.