Methods and apparatus for communicating messages between mobile communications devices and internet enabled devices
US8634809B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/12
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for allowing a mobile device user to forward one or more messages which are received on the user's mobile device, to a television or a set top box are described. The user is able to view the forwarded messages on the television and can also reply to such received messages from the television. The methods and apparatus may be implemented using a message forwarding application installed on a user's cell phone and a server responsible for forwarding messages and replies between the user's Internet capable TV or set top box and mobile telephone. To the party sending a message, replies appear to have originated from the user's cell phone making the use of the service transparent to individuals other than the user to which the message is sent. Message received and sent logs are maintained in the user's phone so the message record is complete.
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