System and method for providing multimedia messaging service (MMS) ringing images on mobile calls
First Claim
1. A method for providing mobile terminals with multimedia messaging service (MMS) ringing images on mobile calls, comprising:
- receiving a ringing image request message including an address of a mobile station;
if the address is an address of a first type, retrieving a first ringing image data, including a first image data and a first ring tone data;
if the address is an address of a second type, retrieving a second ringing image data, including a second image data and a second ring tone data;
creating a multimedia message service (MMS) message containing the retrieved ringing image data; and
sending the MMS message to a terminating mobile station.
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Abstract
System, apparatus and method for providing multimedia messaging service (MMS) ringing images on mobile calls. In one embodiment, a ringing image comprises a combination of sound and images/video with optional textual information and a presentation format. An exemplary method includes: receiving an incoming call from an originating mobile station; receiving a multimedia messaging service (MMS) message associated with the incoming call, wherein the MMS message contains ringing image data including image data and ring tone data; presenting the ringing image data to a user of the terminating mobile station; and in response to presentation of the ringing image data, receiving an indication from the user to answer the incoming call. The incoming call and the MMS message are preferably received substantially simultaneously.
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47 Claims
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1. A method for providing mobile terminals with multimedia messaging service (MMS) ringing images on mobile calls, comprising:
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receiving a ringing image request message including an address of a mobile station; if the address is an address of a first type, retrieving a first ringing image data, including a first image data and a first ring tone data; if the address is an address of a second type, retrieving a second ringing image data, including a second image data and a second ring tone data; creating a multimedia message service (MMS) message containing the retrieved ringing image data; and sending the MMS message to a terminating mobile station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method for a station to provide ringing images on calls, comprising:
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receiving an incoming call from an originating station; receiving a message associated with the incoming call, wherein the message contains ringing image data including image data and ring tone data; presenting the ringing image data to a user of the terminating station using a presentation application; in response to presentation of the ringing image data, receiving an indication from the user to answer the incoming call; and upon answering the incoming call, terminating presentation of the ringing image data by closing the presentation application. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for a station to provide ringing images on calls, comprising:
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pre-storing ring tone data; receiving an incoming call from an originating station; receiving a message associated with the incoming call, wherein the message contains ringing image data including image data and ring tone data; determining whether to present ring tone data contained in the message or the pre-stored ring tone data; presenting the image data and the pre-stored ring tone data in lieu of the ring tone data contained in the message; and in response to presentation of the image data and the pre-stored ring tone data, receiving an indication from the user to answer the incoming call. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for a station to provide ringing images on calls, comprising:
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receiving, from a user of the station, an identification of a terminating station to be called and a selection of a ringing image identifier, from a plurality of ringing image identifiers, corresponding to ringing image data to be sent to the terminating station in connection with the call; creating, in the station, a call setup message including an address of the terminating station and the identifier of the ringing image data; sending the call set up message to a center to initiate a call to the terminating station and transmission of a ringing image message comprising the ringing image data to the terminating station; and upon answering of the call by a user of the terminating station in response to presentation of the ringing image data, conducting the call with the user of the terminating station. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A station, for providing ringing images on calls, comprising:
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a memory device for storing a program; and a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to; receive an incoming call from an originating station; receive a message associated with the incoming call, wherein the message contains ringing image data including image data and ring tone data; present the ringing image data to a user of the terminating station using a presentation application; in response to presentation of the ringing image data, receive an indication from the user to answer the incoming call; and upon answering the incoming call, terminate presentation of the ringing image data by closing the presentation application. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A station, for providing ringing images on calls, comprising:
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a memory device for storing a program; and a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to; receive, from a user of the station, an identification of a terminating station to be called and a selection of a ringing image identifier, from a plurality of ringing image identifiers, corresponding to ringing image data to be sent to the terminating station in connection with the call; create, in the station, a call setup message including an address of the terminating station and the identifier of ringing image data; send the call set up message to a center to initiate a call to the terminating station and transmission of a ringing image message comprising the ringing image data to the terminating station; and upon answering of the call by a user of the terminating station in response to presentation of the ringing image data, conduct the call with the user of the terminating station. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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41. A system for providing multimedia messaging service (MMS) ringing images on mobile calls, comprising:
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a memory device for storing a program; and a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to; receive a ringing image request message including an address of a mobile station; if the address is an address of a first type, retrieve a first ringing image data, including a first image data and a first ring tone data; if the address is an address of a second type, retrieve a second ringing image data, including a second image data and a second ring tone data; create a multimedia message service (MMS) message containing the retrieved ringing image data; and send the MMS message to a terminating mobile station. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43)
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44. A station, for providing ringing images on calls, comprising:
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a memory device for storing a program; and a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to; pre-store ring tone data; receive an incoming call from an originating station; receive a message associated with the incoming call, wherein the message contains ringing image data including image data and ring tone data; determine whether to present ring tone data contained in the message or the pre-stored ring tone data; present the image data and the pre-stored ring tone data in lieu of the ring tone data contained in the message; and in response to presenting the image data and the pre-stored ring tone data, receive an indication from the user to answer the incoming call.
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45. A system for providing ringing images on calls, comprising:
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a memory device for storing a program; and a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to; receive a ringing image request message including an address of a terminating station; if the address is an address of a first type, retrieve a first ringing image data, including a first image data and a first ring tone data; if the address is an address of a second type, retrieve a second ringing image data, including a second image data and a second ring tone data; create a message containing the retrieved ringing image data; and send the message to the terminating station, wherein the address of a first type is an address to which an originating station has previously initiated a communication. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47)
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