Short messaging system auto-reply and message hold
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1. A method of auto-replying to a short message service (SMS) message addressed to a mobile device, comprising:
- receiving a designated short code SMS message to activate an auto-reply feature for a mobile device;
if said auto-reply feature is activated for said mobile device, triggering automatic transmission of a designated SMS message in response to a received SMS message.
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Abstract
A system and method for auto-replying to a short message service (SMS) message addressed to a mobile device is provided. A designated short code SMS message is received to activate an auto-reply feature for a mobile device. Automatic transmission of a designated SMS message is triggered in response to a received SMS message if the auto-reply feature is activated for the mobile device.
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1. A method of auto-replying to a short message service (SMS) message addressed to a mobile device, comprising:
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receiving a designated short code SMS message to activate an auto-reply feature for a mobile device; if said auto-reply feature is activated for said mobile device, triggering automatic transmission of a designated SMS message in response to a received SMS message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A short message service center (SMSC) to auto-reply to a short message service (SMS) message addressed to a mobile device, comprising:
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a receiver to receive a designated short code SMS message to activate an auto-reply feature for a mobile device; and a transmitter to automatically transmit a designated SMS message in response to a received SMS message if said auto-reply feature associated with said designated short code is activated for said mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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