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Apparatus and method for transparent and integrated wireless messaging in a multi-mode environment

US6985720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2002
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/58
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for messaging in a multi-mode communication environment and, multiple message services environment. Message content is received at a messaging application for a message to be sent by a multi-mode wireless device. The messaging application provides the multiple message services. An available communication mode of the multi-mode wireless device is determined, and the message content is examined to determine at least one usable message service from the plurality of message services operable with the available communication mode. A preferred message service is selected from the at least one usable message service.

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