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• Another Internet-related communication tool is an instant messaging tool.
• Instant messaging provides an immediate chat or conversation session between parties.
• the instant messaging tool can be public, such as a public chat room in which parties can sign in to chat with others, or private, such as where each individual first downloads an instant messaging client application onto one's computing device and selects which party to be included in its instant messaging list of parties.
• Another variant of instant messaging tools includes a web-based instant messaging client application that provides similar functions as the downloadable instant messaging client application.
• these instant messaging tools have a common shortfall: conversations between the parties are not persisted or permanently stored like the online message boards.
• the users need to visit the web site that has the web-based instant messaging application or download the instant messaging application in order to have a chat session. If the users are in web site or using other applications, such chat or conversation session is not available.
• the message board implementation aims to be a public forum for open discussions while the instant messaging are directed to private conversation or chats that are causal.
• an instant messaging service or tool is not designed for and incapable of recording the entire content of the conversation.
• a message board service is incapable of providing instant messaging because it would require resources on a server to provide the instant conversation channels between one or more users at the same time.
• Embodiments of the invention enhance message boards and instant messaging tools by dynamically providing availability of instant messaging and message boards to any media object over the web or Internet such that the user can instantly enjoy the convenience of instant messaging and message boards in any given web media object.
• aspects of the invention provide instant message boards over the web or the Internet such that the users do not need to download a specific client-based application.
• aspects of the invention dynamically enable the instant message boards or live comments to a media object on the web or the Internet such that the users can create an instant chat and message session dynamically and immediately associated with the media object. There is no need to visit a particular site where the message board is hosted; users can begin the message discussion or conversations right at the page or site where the media object is rendered or provided to the user. Moreover, according to embodiments of the present invention, conversations are persisted and essentially permanent. Aspects of the invention enhance user experiences in establishing an instant conversation and messaging community conveniently and dynamically. [0005] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. [0006] Other features will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.
• FIG. 1 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating a system for enabling dynamic live comment according to an embodiment of the invention.
• FIGS. 2A to 2H are exemplary screen displays illustrating dynamic live comment capabilities according to an embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 3 is an exemplary flow chart illustrating operation of dynamic live comments according to an embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary computer-readable medium implementing storage of aspects of the invention.
• FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary computer-readable medium implementing storage of aspects of the invention.
• Embodiments of the invention enable dynamic live comments with features of dynamic association with media objects, instant messaging or instant conversation, and persistency of instant chat or conversation sessions as in existing message boards.
• the system 100 includes a web server 102 for hosting, managing, and providing services to web users or client applications.
• the web server 102 may be a general purpose server or computing device having connected via a communication network 104 with other computing devices or servers for providing content to users (e.g., user 108) or client applications.
• the web server 102 may also include one or more other servers that are part of a network or a cluster of servers that provide services to users or client applications (hereinafter collectively "users").
• the web server 102 includes a web interface 110 for interacting with the user 108.
• the web interface 110 may be in the form of a web page or a portion of a web page hosted by the web server 102 via the communication network 104.
• the web page may be part of a web site or a section of a web portal.
• the web interface 110 may be part of a web site that is affiliated with the web server 102 through an established business agreement.
• the web interface 110 may be a web page or a part of a web page of a web site that are linked with the web server 102 via the communication network 104, such as a web site hosted by a third party.
• the web interface 110 includes one or more web media objects 114.
• the web media objects 114 may be a graphical media object, a text media object, a message board post, a blog post, a member profile, and a video media object.
• the system 100 also includes a memory area 112 for storing information associated with web server 102.
• the memory area 112 stores data, computer-executable instructions, and/or code representing an instant commenting tool 116.
• the memory area 112 may be connected with the web server 102.
• the memory area 112 is accessible by the web server 102 via the communication network 104.
• the system 100 provides dynamic live comments or conversations regarding the web media object 114 between users 108. Initially, the web server 102 provides the web interface 110 to the user via the communication network 104. The user 108 visits the web interface 110, for example, when a user 108-1 visits the web interface 110 via a web browser (not shown).
• the user 108-1 exhibits a desire to interact with the web media object 114 by leaving a comment for the web media object 114.
• the web interface 110 receives such instruction and, in response to the instruction, the web server 102 activates the instant commenting tool 116.
• the activated instant commenting tool 116 dynamically provides an instant or live comment session for the user 108-1 to leave live comments for the web media object 114.
• the web server 102 may request the user 108-1 to enter authentication credentials (e.g., username and password) before activating the instant commenting tool 116.
• the instant comments are recorded as recorded comments 120 and the memory area 112 stores the recorded comments 120.
• the persisted or recorded comments 120 are rendered to the user 108-1 as a portion or part of the web interface 110 and associated with the web media object 114.
• the user 108-2 when a second user 108-2 also visits the same web interface 110 and/or the same web media object 114 while the user 108-1 is leaving the comments, the user 108-2 may also provide instructions to activate the instant comment tooling 116 and leaving comments for the same web media object 114.
• the user 108-1 and the user 108-2 may dynamically and instantly engage in a live conversation or chat during the same live commenting session between each other.
• additional users such as user 108-3, visit the same web interface 110 and the same web media object 114, other users may also jointly leaving messages and be engaged in the same conversation.
• the status of any user who joins or visits the same web interface 110 is displayed. For example, after the credentials of the user 108-1 are verified, a status of the user 108-1 may be displayed as "ON-LINE". This status enables other users, such as the user 108-2, to identify those who are currently available in an online environment created in response to the activation of the instant commenting tool 116. If desired, user 108-2 can join the user 108-1 in the instant or live comment session in the online environment. As such, embodiments of the invention create a web-based instant comment session to have an instant conversation that is attached specifically to a particular object, whether a photo, message board post, or anything else.
• FIGS. 2A to 2H illustrate exemplary screen displays showing dynamic live comments according to an embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 2A to 2H illustrate exemplary screen displays showing dynamic live comments according to an embodiment of the invention.
• a web page 200 (e.g., web interface 110) displays a user's web log "USER A's BLOG" (commonly referred to as a "blog") with content.
• a media object 204 includes information, such as a photo of a restaurant in Redmond, WA.
• the web page 200 also includes a comment section 206, which includes comments or reviews left by users or web visitors regarding the food or services of the restaurant identified by the media object 204.
• the web page 200 also includes a reference or a link to a livecomment tool 210 (e.g., instant commenting tool 116 in FIG. 1) for activating or creating an online environment with instant comment session.
• a livecomment tool 210 e.g., instant commenting tool 116 in FIG. 1
• the web page 200 also includes other content, such as the user's calendar or recent postings to the blog entries. It is to be understood that the web page 200 may include other graphical representations, rendered objects, or text representations for the media object 204, the livecomment tool 210, and the comment section 206 without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
• a user B visits the web page 200 and wishes to leave comments or feedbacks to the same media object 204. In doing so, the user B activates the livecomment tool 210 by drag-and-drop the graphical representation of the livecomment tool 210 to the location of the graphical representation of the media object 204.
• the livecomment tool 210 may be rendered or presented to the user B as an online or graphical user interface (GUI) widget or control that enables to the user to interact with web contents and activate applications or programs hosted by a server.
• GUI graphical user interface
• the user B may be alerted or requested to confirm the activation of the livecomment tool 210.
• the user B may be asked to enter the proper credentials before activating the livecomment tool 210.
• FIG. 2D the livecomment tool 210 is activated and the web page 200 now includes an online environment with an instant comment session 212. A status of the user B is now displayed as "ONLINE" and the user B instantly provides instant comments for the media object 204 as "THIS PESTO CHICKEN IS GREAT.”
• user C In an instant, another user, user C also visits the same web page 200 and activates the livecomment tool 210. At the same time, the user C notices that the status of user B is ONLINE and joins the instant comment session 212 by engaging a conversation with user B in the instant comment session. For example and as illustrated in FIG. 2E, user C begins a conversation by posing a question to user B: "Hello, user B, could you please let me know the direction to the place? I am at the corner of main and 2nd street.” [0023] In FIG.
• the user B can then instantly respond to the question in the instant comment session in this online environment and indicated, "You are right there; it's behind the 7-11.” Consequently, user C responds to user B in FIG. 2G: "I see it. Thanks a lot!”
• Embodiments of the invention also enhance these two existing tools by providing the features dynamically to any media object or web media object so that the features are not bound by or restricted to a particular web site or web portal.
• the message board implementation aims to be a public forum for open discussions while the instant messaging are directed to private conversation or chats that may be causal and lengthy.
• existing implements instant messaging aim to keep conversations in private domain and do not permanently make conversations public
• implementations of the message boards persist comments or discussions permanently without reserving resources for keeping track of the status of the user when leaving the comments. As such, any given user in the message board is left guessing whether another user is also available at the message board at the same time.
• Embodiments of the invention fill this gap and provide additional feature to dynamically make these features to any web media object.
• a first instruction is received from a first user for activating an instant comment tool (e.g., instant commenting tool 116) for enabling instant comment on a web media object (e.g., web media object 114) in an online environment at 302.
• an instant comment tool e.g., instant commenting tool 116
• the web media object is identified by the activated instant commenting tool in response to the received first instruction.
• An instant comment session is provided to the first user to leave comments to the web media object at 306.
• the comments are recorded from the first user from the provided instant comment session at 308.
• the comments are recorded to the memory area 112 in the system 100.
• the recorded comments are rendered as a persistent portion of the web media object on the online environment.
• FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary computer-readable medium 400 having computer-executable components stored thereon embodying aspects of the invention.
• FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary computer-readable medium 400 having computer-executable components stored thereon embodying aspects of the invention.
• an instant commenting component 402 receives a first instruction (e.g., drag- and-drop action) from a first user (e.g., user 108-1) for enabling instant commenting on a web media object on an online environment.
• An interface component 404 accessible to the instant commenting component via the communications network receives a first instruction from a first user for activating instant commenting component 402.
• the interface component 404 receives the first instruction from the first user and the instant commenting component 402 identifies the web media object via an identification associated with the web media object and in response to the received first instruction.
• the instant commenting component 402 provides an instant comment session to the first user to leave comments to the web media object.
• a memory component 406 accessible via the communication network records or stores the comments from the first user from the provided instant comment session.
• the comments are associated with the identification (e.g., an object ID 408) of the web media object.
• the instant commenting component 402 renders the recorded comments as a persistent portion of the web media object on the online environment.
• the order of execution or performance of the operations in embodiments of the invention illustrated and described herein is not essential, unless otherwise specified. That is, the operations may be performed in any order, unless otherwise specified, and embodiments of the invention may include additional or fewer operations than those disclosed herein. For example, it is contemplated that executing or performing a particular operation before, contemporaneously with, or after another operation is within the scope of aspects of the invention.
• Embodiments of the invention may be implemented with computer-executable instructions.
• the computer-executable instructions may be organized into one or more computer-executable components or modules.
• Aspects of the invention may be implemented with any number and organization of such components or modules. For example, aspects of the invention are not limited to the specific computer-executable instructions or the specific components or modules illustrated in the figures and described herein.
• Other embodiments of the invention may include different computer-executable instructions or components having more or less functionality than illustrated and described herein.

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