System and method for initiating protected instant messaging conversations

摘要

A system and method are provided for initiating protected instant messaging conversations. The method includes enabling a shared secret to be sent to a contact to initiate a key exchange to protect messages exchanged in an instant messaging conversation, the shared secret being sent using a communication medium other than instant messaging. After the shared secret has been sent, the method includes displaying a pending protected instant messaging conversation user interface prior to receiving a confirmation associated with receipt of the shared secret by the contact, the pending protected instant messaging conversation user interface comprising an option to resend the shared secret.

主权项

1. A method of operating an electronic device, the method comprising:
enabling, by a processor of the electronic device, a shared secret to be sent to a contact to initiate a key exchange to protect messages exchanged in an instant messaging conversation, the shared secret being sent using a communication medium other than instant messaging; after the shared secret has been sent, displaying, on a display of the electronic device, a pending protected instant messaging conversation user interface prior to receiving a confirmation associated with receipt of the shared secret by the contact, the pending protected instant messaging conversation user interface comprising an option to resend the shared secret; and displaying, on the display of the electronic device, at least one notification in the pending protected instant messaging conversation user interface, the at least one notification comprising a status associated with the confirmation of the shared secret.