Microsoft Develops Animated Emojis Tailored to Your Conversation Style
Emojis play a vital role in our everyday online communications, but Microsoft is aiming to elevate their usage through an innovative technology that promises to transform how emojis are presented in both desktop and mobile applications.
According to a recently released document, the tech company based in Redmond introduces a concept known as Recommendations of Expressive Illustrations Based on Animation Compatibility. This new approach not only tailors emoji suggestions according to the context of conversations but also integrates animations with the emojis sent by the message recipient.
The functionality of this technology is straightforward, suggesting that its launch could be on the horizon. Here’s a breakdown of how it operates.
This system enhances the recommendation process for emojis within messaging applications. It features a unique user interface (UI) that organizes suggested emojis systematically based on various criteria.
By analyzing the emojis you receive, the system generates a list of suggested emojis that you may wish to use in your replies. It prioritizes these suggestions, highlighting those that can animate when paired with the received emoji at the top of the list. For instance, if you receive a heart emoji, it might initially suggest a sparkle emoji or a smiley that can together form a sparkling heart animation.
The system evaluates each emoji’s potential for creating animations when combined with the incoming emoji. Those capable of producing interactive animations are displayed before those that don’t offer such effects. As a result, when you respond with an emoji, you’ll see the most visually dynamic and engaging options first, enriching your messages.
According to Microsoft’s publication, this emoji technology is designed to operate seamlessly across desktop devices, mobile phones, and virtually any application that accommodates emojis for communication purposes.
This means that applications such as Teams, Outlook, Viva Engage, and others will embrace this newly developed emoji format.
The feasibility of this technology is supported by Microsoft’s earlier introduction of a simpler version this year in Teams, which allows users to create their own customized emojis from personal resources.
What are your thoughts on this advanced technology? Would you make use of animated emojis in your communications?
For more details, you can access the patent here.
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