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Method and system for instant messaging across cellular networks and a public data network

  • US 6,714,793 B1
  • Filed: 03/06/2000
  • Issued: 03/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for instant text message communication, said method comprising:

  • sending an instant text message from a cellular communications device in wireless communication with components of a wireless environment that are coupled to an instant message system, said text message including a destination address, information associated with the cellular communications device'"'"'s user, message content and message address;

    according to information previously stored for the cellular communications device'"'"'s user at the instant message system, if the destination address is associated with an instant message function, executing the associated instant message function at the instant message system using the information contained in the message content, if required as determined by the associated instant message function; and

    if the destination address is associated with an instant message user name, creating an instant text message comprising the message content and sending the created instant text message to the associated instant message name.

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