Temporary messaging address system and method
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Abstract
A messaging system is disclosed. The system includes a communications network including a wireless access point, a messaging server coupled to the communications network, and a mobile device in communication with the communications network via an access point. The mobile device has a mobile ID associated with the device, and a program running on the mobile device from which a temporary address may be created corresponding to the mobile ID. The temporary address is useable for messaging over the communications network. The temporary address is registered with the messaging server.
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45 Claims
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23. A system, comprising:
a messaging server configured to receive an instant message comprising a message address, to store a mobile device ID associated with the message address, to redirect the instant message to a mobile device associated with the mobile device ID, and to send the instant message to the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A system, comprising:
a messaging server configured to receive location information for a first mobile device and a second mobile device and to send a text message to the second mobile device when the first and second mobile devices meet a distance condition. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A system, comprising:
a messaging server coupled to a wireless communication network configured to register a mobile device, to receive a mobile user preference comprising a plurality of recipient IDs, to receive a message from the mobile device, to determine a location of the mobile device, and to send the message to devices associated with the recipient IDs. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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