Method and system for remote retrieval of messages using spontaneous networking technology
US6654601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2201/60
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method and system for remote receipt of a message, such as a telephone, e-mail, facsimile or paper message. A server or data center is provided for receiving messages from a sender communicating with a recipient mobile device. The data center sends the message to the mobile device. If the recipient desires to receive the message, he/she indicates this on his/her mobile device. The mobile device and the device which will receive the message, i.e., the destination device, are spontaneously networked such that the mobile device communicates the information to the destination device without requirement of ensuring the compatibility of programs or networks. Prior to transmission, the mobile device determines if any translation or transcoding of the original message is required in order for the destination device to receive the message in proper format. Once transcoding or translation is effected, the message is routed to the destination device for output.
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