Instant messaging to a mobile device
AssigneeKYOCERA Corporation
InventorKenny K. Fok
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Abstract
A wireless communications device logs on to an instant messaging service through a proxy server. Notification of an incoming instant message is provided to the wireless communications device by converting at least part of the instant message to Short Message Service (SMS) format or by transmitting a notice in SMS format that a message has been received.
Claims15
A method for allowing a user of a wireless communications device to participate in an instant messaging service, wherein the wireless communications device is connectable to a wireless communication network adapted to handle messages in short message service format, and wherein the wireless communication network includes a proxy server, the method comprising:
- receiving an indication that the wireless communications device is placed in an active state;
- establishing a data connection between the wireless communications device and the wireless communications network;
- transmitting from the proxy server to the instant messaging service presence information indicating that the user is online;
- terminating said data connection;
- and
- maintaining said presence information for the user while the wireless communications device remains in said active state.
A method for allowing a user of a wireless communications device to participate in an instant messaging service, wherein the wireless communications device is connectable to a wireless communication network adapted to handle messages in short message service format, and wherein the wireless communication network includes a proxy server, the method comprising:
- receiving an indication that the wireless communications device is placed in an active state;
- establishing a data connection between the wireless communications device and the wireless communications network;
- transmitting from the proxy server to the instant messaging service presence information indicating that the user is online;
- terminating said data connection;
- maintaining said presence information for the user while the wireless communications device remains in said active state;
- receiving at the proxy server an instant message from a sender, said instant message addressed to the user;
- intercepting said instant message;
- notifying the user that said instant message has been received;
- receiving an indication that the wireless communications device is no longer in an active state;
- and
- transmitting from the proxy server to the instant messaging service presence information indicating that the user is offline.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.