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Temporary messaging address system and method

US7192235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2001
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/214
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A messaging system is disclosed. The system includes a communications network including a wireless access point, a messaging server coupled to the communications network, and a mobile device in communication with the communications network via an access point. The mobile device has a mobile ID associated with the device, and a program running on the mobile device from which a temporary address may be created corresponding to the mobile ID. The temporary address is useable for messaging over the communications network. The temporary address is registered with the messaging server.

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