Data Transmission Management for Computer Based Inter-User Communication

• US 20160191437A1
• Filed: 12/30/2015
• Published: 06/30/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Albert S. Penilla, C. Douglass Thomas
• Original Assignee: Albert S. Penilla, C. Douglass Thomas
• Inventors: Thomas, C. Douglass, Penilla, Albert S.
• Granted Patent: US 10,652,191 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/212 using filtering or selective blocking
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/214 using selective forwarding
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/224 providing notification on incoming messages, e.g. pushed notifications of received messages
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/226 Delivery according to priorities
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/42 Mailbox-related aspects, e.g. synchronisation of mailboxes
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/52 for supporting social networking services
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/56 Unified messaging, e.g. interactions between e-mail, instant messaging or converged IP messaging [CPM]
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/58 Message adaptation for wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/12 Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements

Abstract

Methods and systems for inter-user communication that can provide data transmission management for more efficient communications are disclosed. The methods and systems can provide enhanced electronic communications, such as via electronic mail or text messaging. Improved communication tools can be provided to better management and/or control communications. The enhanced communication tools can be implemented by electronic devices, namely, computing devices, including portable or handheld electronic devices.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method for limiting test messages, comprising:

receiving an electronic message from a given sender over a wireless network;

determining whether the electronic message should be deferred; and

deferring delivery to or presentation by a recipient user electronic device if the determining determines that the electronic message should be deferred.

2. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein the recipient user electronic device has wireless communication capabilities.

3. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 2, wherein the recipient user electronic device is a mobile telephone.

4. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 2, wherein the recipient user electronic device is a tablet computer.

5. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein the determining determines whether the electronic message should be deferred based on a predetermined quantity of messages permitted per unit time

6. A computer-implemented method as recited in any of claim 1, wherein the deferral is dependent on status of the sender or recipient.

7. A computer-implemented method as recited in any of claim 1, wherein the deferral is dependent upon the time of day or location of the recipient.

8. A computer-implemented method as recited in any of claim 1, wherein the deferral is dependent upon the time of day.

9. A computer-implemented method for limiting text messages, comprising:

receiving an electronic message from a given sender;

determining whether sending or delivery of the electronic message should be deferred; and

deferring sending or delivery to a recipient user electronic device if the determining determines that the electronic message should be deferred.

10. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 9, wherein the determining evaluates the electronic message.

11. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 9, wherein the determining evaluates content and/or size of the electronic message.

12. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 9, wherein the determining is dependent on recent message activity from the given sender to the recipient user.

13. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 9, wherein the determining is dependent on a time of day and on location of the recipient user.

14. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 9, wherein the determining is dependent on a social status between the given sender and the recipient.

15. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 9, wherein the determining is dependent on a type or size of content.

16. A computer readable medium including at least computer program code for limiting text messages, said computer readable medium comprising:

computer program code for receiving an electronic message from a given sender;

computer program code for determining whether sending or delivery of the electronic message should be deferred; and

computer program code for deferring sending or delivery to a recipient user electronic device if the determining determines that the electronic message should be deferred.