Messaging including active response feature
US7619584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/58
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An enhanced messaging capability which enables the recipient of the message to respond to a query by pressing a single button or multiple buttons to issue the response. Code for enabling a receiving device to display the message and provide simplified response options is carried by a messaging format such as SMS, MMS, etc., in which a web browser application is not required nor invoked to permit active response functionality. A mechanism is provide to allow delivery of response in a variety of formats. The system may automatically take a selected action if a response is not received within a present time period. A message and response system greatly simplified from the senders and recipients perspective is provided.
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