Temporary device numbers for text messaging
US9220000B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/184
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and software for transferring text messages are provided herein. A method includes indicating to a wireless communication device a temporary address number, receiving an instruction from a user of the wireless communication device to transfer a text message to a destination number using the temporary address number instead of a device number of the wireless communication device. The method also includes transferring the text message for delivery to the destination number, receiving a response text message from the destination number indicating the temporary address number as a response destination number, and transferring the response text message for delivery to the routing node associated with the temporary address number. The method also includes translating the response destination number of the response text message into the device number of the wireless communication device, and transferring the response text message for delivery to the wireless communication device using the device number.
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