METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MESSAGE PRIORITIZATION AND GPS MAPPING DURING INSTANT MESSAGING SESSIONS.
First Claim
1. Global messaging system enhancements comprising:
- a) A method to create and store information detailing a relationship and acquired functionality between a plurality of communication devices.b) A method for a communication device, upon receiving an instant message, to determine if the sender has a defined relationship and the functionality derived from that relationship.c) A method that modifies the behavior of a message session based on the set of option choices determined by the relationship between the sender and recipient of the message.d) A method that obtains GPS coordinates and embeds them within a message.e) A method that extracts GPS coordinates from a message and then displays an interactive map utilizing those coordinates.f) A method that monitors outgoing instant message and based on the message text performs actions.
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Abstract
An enhancement to allow additional instant messaging functionality based on a set of instant message capable devices. Devices are set up to identify their contacts and the functionality they will receive. Additional functionality includes embedding GPS coordinates into messages and priority response by pushing messages into the active session and disabling the instant message application'"'"'s navigation controls. When received text messages contain embedded GPS coordinates, globe icons are displayed next to the message. Pressing the icons displays an interactive map showing the location of the sending device at the time the instant message was sent. Outgoing text messages are monitored for key emergency number phrases and if found the enhancement sends an interactive map showing the current location of the device to all emergency contacts.
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15 Claims
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1. Global messaging system enhancements comprising:
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a) A method to create and store information detailing a relationship and acquired functionality between a plurality of communication devices. b) A method for a communication device, upon receiving an instant message, to determine if the sender has a defined relationship and the functionality derived from that relationship. c) A method that modifies the behavior of a message session based on the set of option choices determined by the relationship between the sender and recipient of the message. d) A method that obtains GPS coordinates and embeds them within a message. e) A method that extracts GPS coordinates from a message and then displays an interactive map utilizing those coordinates. f) A method that monitors outgoing instant message and based on the message text performs actions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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