Live Video Messaging — Patent ➜ Product Comparison

Neutral, evidence-linked mapping between asserted claims and accused features
Overview Claim Chart – US 10,205,986 Claim Chart – US 10,958,961 Evidence Library

Plain-English Summary

This page shows, in very simple steps, how live video messages work and which parts match patent claim elements. Each row has short words, easy icons, and blue links to public sources. Think of it like matching shapes: if the shapes line up, the bar fills up.

Live + Replay Model

Live voice/video now + watch again later

Server-Routed Streams

Messages hop across servers (not pure P2P)

User Selection

Tap a chat ➜ choose which stream to view
Context: Public sources describe Voxer’s live push-to-talk, video messages, storage on servers, and time-shifted playback. Recent reporting notes suits against Amazon/Twitch concerning networked video streaming systems. Links below go to those sources.

What the Patents Say (Selected Elements)

  • US 10,205,986 Mobile device captures/broadcasts live video; user selects streams; controls; server transmission; recording & replay.
  • US 10,958,961 Devices send live video to a network; server manages many streams; user selects; present on display; messaging integration.

What the Product Does (According to Docs)

  • Live push-to-talk with voice + video; text, photo, location.
  • Messages are delivered live and then stored for replay.
  • Messages are kept on user devices and Voxer servers.
  • Users pick chats/threads to view or replay.

Claim Chart – US 10,205,986 (Systems & Methods for Selecting and Presenting Live Video Streams)

Claim element Accused feature Why it matches Evidence
[1a] Mobile device captures & broadcasts live video Voxer: live PTT + video messages Mobile capture ➜ send live ➜ store Voxer overview
Google Play features
Video sharing (iOS)
[1b] Select one or more streams to show Open a chat/thread; play now or later User chooses which stream to view Voxer overview
[1c] Controls: start, view, switch PTT button; play/pause; thread nav Meets control requirement Capture Mode
Google Play features
[1d] Transmit via server infrastructure Server-routed messages (not pure P2P) Store-and-forward across server hops Voxer patent 8,782,274
UK case summary
Data retention policy
[1e] Recording & replay Messages stored; replay anytime Time-shifted playback Google Play (recorded)
Voxer overview
Data retention

Claim Chart – US 10,958,961 (Selecting & Presenting Video Streams from Multiple Sources)

Claim element Accused feature Why it matches Evidence
[2a] Devices send live video to a network Clients encode & send voice/video Network transmission of media Google Play (video)
Video sharing
[2b] Server manages simultaneous streams Back-end coordinates sessions/hops Parallel handling via servers Voxer patent 8,782,274
UK case summary
[2c] Selection by user/context Open conversation; choose stream User-driven selection Voxer overview
[2d] Present selected video to display Playback on phone screen Display presentation Video sharing
[2e] Messaging integration Contacts, notifications, chat history Messaging context retained Voxer overview
Google Play features

Simple Picture: Do the Shapes Match?

Capture & Send Live Video

Docs show live + video messages

User Picks Which Video

Tap a chat ➜ view/replay

Server Hops (Not Pure P2P)

Stored and forwarded on servers

Record & Replay Later

Time-shifted playback

Evidence Library (Public Links)

This page summarizes publicly available descriptions. For formal proceedings, counsel can add exhibits (screen recordings, packet traces, timestamps, API names) to each row.