MAIL APPLICATION WITH INTEGRATED TEXT MESSAGING FUNCTIONALITY
First Claim
1. A network device for use in managing network communications, comprising:
- a memory component for storing data; and
a processing component for executing data that enables actions, including;
receiving a request to send an email message;
receiving a destination address for the email message;
if the destination address is a mobile device, automatically converting the email message into at least one text message, and sending the at least one text message towards the destination address.
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Abstract
A network device, method, and mobile device are directed towards enabling a user to compose a message using an email interface, and then to send the message to a recipient as a text message. The message is automatically converted into one or more SMS, EMS, MMS messages, or the like. In addition, any attachments in the message may be converted to a URL link the enables the recipient to access the attachment. When the user sends the text message, a copy of the message may be placed in the user'"'"'s email sent folder. If a response is received as a text message, it may be converted to an email message. In addition, the response message may be moved to the user'"'"'s email inbox folder. A notification of its receipt may also be provided to the user through the email interface.
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22 Claims
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1. A network device for use in managing network communications, comprising:
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a memory component for storing data; and a processing component for executing data that enables actions, including; receiving a request to send an email message; receiving a destination address for the email message; if the destination address is a mobile device, automatically converting the email message into at least one text message, and sending the at least one text message towards the destination address. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A processor readable medium that includes data, wherein the execution of the data provides for managing a communication over a network with a mobile device by enabling actions, including:
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accessing an email interface; employing the email interface to compose an email message; selecting a destination address for the composed email message; selecting to send the composed email message as an SMS message, wherein the email message is automatically converted to at least one SMS message, and is sent to the destination address using an SMS protocol; and automatically copying the email message to an email sent box. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of managing a mobile communication over a network, comprising:
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composing an email message; selecting a destination address for the composed email message; selecting to send the composed email message as an SMS message, wherein the email message is automatically converted to at least one SMS message, and is sent to the destination address using an SMS protocol; and automatically copying the email message to an email sent box. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A mobile device for use in receiving a message over a network, comprising:
a processing component for executing data that enables actions, including; receiving at least one text message, wherein the at least one text message was automatically converted from an email message prior to being received by the mobile device; and providing a text message response, wherein the text message response is automatically converted to an email message format and the converted email message is copied into an email inbox of a recipient. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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