Text abbreviation methods and apparatus and systems using SAME630

• US 8,176,420 B2
• Filed: 03/10/2009
• Issued: 05/08/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 10/28/2002
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC (AT&T, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC (AT&T, Inc.)
• Inventors: Lekutai, Gaviphat
• Primary Examiner(s): RIES, LAURIE ANNE
• Application Number:
  US12/401,399
• Publication Number:
  US 20100064210A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,155 Days
• Field of Search: 715/255, 715/256, 715/261, 715/271, 455/412.1, 455/466
• US Class Current: 715/261
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 40/166 Editing, e.g. inserting or deleting
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72436 for text messaging, e.g. short messaging services [SMS] or e-mails

Abstract

Text processors are configured to shorten or compact text based on one or more abbreviation libraries or rule libraries. Messaging methods include such text abbreviation processing to reduce message length based on display properties or to enhance user perception. Message length can be reduced based on abbreviations in a standard abbreviation list, a user specific abbreviation list, or a combination of standard and custom lists. In some examples, text length is shortened based on stored rules. Mobile stations that provide messaging services include text processors that reduce message length and can be configured to process text messages prior to transmission or after reception. Text processors are provided in association with word processors and presentation applications, and are configured to produce shortened text strings. In some examples, full-length text remains is stored so that both shortened text and full text are available. Selection of text processor parameters can be based on a graphical user interface.

Claims

1. A method for processing a text message, comprising:

receiving a message;

producing, at a message abbreviator, an abbreviated version of the message based on a stored mobile equipment identifier associated with a message destination and an abbreviation personality library, selected from a plurality of abbreviation personality libraries, wherein the abbreviated message is a short message service message; and

sending the abbreviated message to a message destination.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the abbreviation personality library comprises at least one of a private abbreviation library and a message destination device configuration.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the abbreviation personality library includes a plurality of message destinations associated with a group of members, and the abbreviation library is based on preferences of the group members.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the abbreviation personality library includes abbreviations to be avoided for at least one message recipient.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving at least one abbreviation parameter from the message destination, wherein the abbreviation personality library is updated based on the at least one abbreviation parameter from the message destination.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the abbreviation personality library includes a permitted message length for a device associated with the message destination.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the abbreviation personality library includes a display capability of a device associated with the message destination, and the abbreviated message is based on the display capability.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein an abbreviation personality library includes a display capability of a device associated with the message destination and the abbreviated message is based on the display capability.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein at least producing the abbreviated version of the message is performed by a processor.

10. A method for processing a text message, comprising:

producing, at a message abbreviator, an abbreviated message based on a mobile equipment identifier associated with a message destination and an abbreviation personality library that includes at least one abbreviation parameter associated with the message destination; and

delivering the abbreviated message to the message destination, wherein the abbreviation personality library includes an indication that a full text message associated with the abbreviated message is to be delivered to the message destination.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the abbreviation personality library comprises at least one of a private abbreviation library and a message destination device configuration.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the abbreviation personality library includes a plurality of message destinations associated with a group of members, and the abbreviation personality library is based on preferences of the group members.

13. The method of claim 10, wherein the abbreviation personality library includes abbreviations to be avoided for at least one message recipient.

14. The method of claim 10, further comprising receiving at least one abbreviation parameter from the message destination, wherein the abbreviation personality library is updated based on the at least one abbreviation parameter from the message destination.

15. The method of claim 10, wherein an abbreviation personality library includes a permitted message length for a device associated with the message destination.

16. The method of claim 10, wherein at least producing the abbreviated version of the message is performed by a processor.