Method and systems for short message forwarding services
US8295865B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/14
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for processing visual messages, such as text or multimedia messages, originated from a mobile phone. In an embodiment, a visual message from an originating wireless telephonic device is directed to an original destination address associated with a user. An indication that the visual message has been received at a first telecommunications system, wherein an original destination associated with the original destination address is not available to receive the originating wireless telephonic device visual message. The visual message is wirelessly transmitted to an alternate destination.
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