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System and method for enabling instant messaging on a mobile device

  • US 7,113,803 B2
  • Filed: 07/22/2005
  • Issued: 09/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer-implemented method for arranging instant messaging on a mobile device, comprising:

  • receiving an incoming instant message from a first computing device that is destined for a mobile device;

    translating the incoming instant message into a customized message;

    sending the customized message to the mobile device;

    establishing an Internet connection between the first computing device and the mobile device;

    upon receiving the customized message on the mobile device, determining by the mobile device from the customized message that the customized message originated from the incoming instant message and initiating processing with the first computing device based on the customized message,wherein the initiating processing includes creating a reply-customized message and sending the reply customized message to an instant message (IM) server computer; and

    translating, by the IM server computer, the reply customized message into a reply instant message that is sent to the first computing device.

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