Command based group SMS with mobile message receiver and server
First Claim
1. A command-based group text messaging system comprising:
- an initiating mobile communication device that creates a message for subsequent broadcast to a recipient group; and
a communication server that analyzes the message received from the initiating mobile communication device and broadcasts the message to a recipient group.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a unique system and method that facilitate group communication using SMS text messaging and a plurality of SMS based commands. More specifically, the system and method make use of mobile communication devices such as mobile or cellular phones, smart phones, and/or PDAs which are equipped with SMS capabilities. Communication within a group of users can be accomplished in part by creating a text message and sending it to at least one communication server by way of at least one common access number. The communication server can analyze the message to determine the recipient group and broadcast the message to the members of the group in real-time or near real-time. Groups can be user-defined and managed dynamically by users using either a website interface or a mobile communication device interface at any time or anywhere. The communication server can be a suitably equipped mobile communication device or a separate server can be employed.
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38 Claims
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1. A command-based group text messaging system comprising:
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an initiating mobile communication device that creates a message for subsequent broadcast to a recipient group; and
a communication server that analyzes the message received from the initiating mobile communication device and broadcasts the message to a recipient group. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 36)
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20. A method that facilitates real-time group communication comprising:
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creating a text message on an initiating mobile communication device for subsequent broadcast to a recipient group, sending the text message from the initiating mobile communication device to a communication server; and
analyzing the text message received from the initiating mobile device; and
broadcasting the text message to the recipient group. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method that facilitates real-time group communication and microcoordination comprising:
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sending a text message to a communication server via at least one access number;
determining a recipient group of the text message; and
broadcasting the text message from the communication server to the recipient group. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A data packet adapted to be transmitted between two or more computer processes facilitating easier group communication and microcoordination comprising:
- information associated with sending a text message for receipt by a recipient group to a communication server and broadcasting the text message from the communication server to the recipient group to facilitate communication time and effort among a group of users.
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37. A system that facilitates real-time group communication and microcoordination comprising:
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means for sending a text message to a communication server via at least one access number;
means for determining a recipient group of the text message; and
means for broadcasting the text message from the communication server to the recipient group. - View Dependent Claims (38)
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